Spy from a Distance
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Spy from a Distance follows actor Joonas Saartamo as he delves into his grandfather Hannes Vehniäinen's secret history as a WWII long-range patrol unit commander. Through expert interviews and newly discovered archive footage, Saartamo uncovers the critical role of intelligence operations in the war. The documentary explores how the weight of war experiences is passed down through generations, affecting personal identity and national consciousness, while paying tribute to veterans' sacrifices.
DIRECTOR: Ari Matikainen
SCRIPT: Ari Matikainen, Mikko Porvali
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Tuomo Hutri
SOUND: Janne Laine
EDITING: Matti Näränen
MUSIC: Ardo Ran Varres
PRODUCER: Ari Matikainen
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Kinocompany
Director
Ari Matikainen
Ari Matikainen is a writer, producer and director, and the owner and CEO of Kinocompany, Ltd. He has always been very interested in the reflection of history on people in the present and has courageously worked with themes and issues which have been traditionally shunned or avoided. His works include creative documentaries, series, and fiction.
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Anni Asikainen
Advisor / International Promotion and Cultural Export of Documentary Films
• deputy starting Jan 8, 2024
• festival distribution strategy for documentary films
• travel, project and material and marketing support for documentary films
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