NOBLE VIRGINS

(Neitsyet)

The Maryinskije Institute trains young Russian girls to marry soldiers. By the support of The Russian Army and the Orthodox Church the girls are taught religious belief, patriotism and strict models of womanhood. The guiding star of the film is the idea that virgins are considered angels.

Director: Jerzy Sladkowski
Magic Path Entertainment , Finland, 2003.

TOUGH DESIRE

(Ankara unelma)

Jyrki Vierelä, a professional boxer, is injured right before a big match, but he decides to step into the boxing ring nevertheless.

Director: Ilkka Ilkare
Production: Filmi-Fakta, Finland, 2001

GRASS IS GREENER

(Ruoho on vihreämpää…)

A documentary about an Ingrian man Leo and his daughter Ljuba who got the permission to move to Finland. The documentary describes their life, hopes and difficulties in the new home town, Hamina.

Director: Sanna Liinamaa
Jaakko Ilkka Productions Oy,Finland, 2003

FACE TO FACE

(Kasvoista kasvoihin)

A touching documentary about the everyday care of old people in Koskela Hospital. The film shows the reality that the visiting relatives and the decision makers never see.

Director: Kristina Schulgin
Production: Kristallifilmi, Finland, 2003

WAR PHOTOGRAPHER

(Sotakuvaaja)

James Nachtwey is one of the best-known war photographers. In the documentary, Nachtwey takes the viewer with him to the war with the help of a special micro camera attached to his photo-camera, and his work is recorded in an unusual way. How can a photographer capture war and violence without losing humanity? Christian Frei's prize-winning documentary deals with the ethical problem about media's responsibility during the times of crises.

Director: Christian Frei
Christian Frei Filmproductions, Switzerland, 2001

www.war-photographer.com

AGON'S LAND

(Agonin maa)

A personal story about the current situation in Kosovo seen through the life of a young Albanian man. The film is directed by Rax Rinnekangas.

Production: Kinotar, Finland, 2003

WILD MAN BLUES

(Woody Allen Euroopassa)

The documentary shows the other side of the notoriously press-shy Woody Allen. The camera follows Allen and his New Orleans jazz band on their European tour, and Woody is surprisingly open about his relationship to his young girlfriend.

Director: Barbara Kopple
Jean Dumanian Productions, USA, 1997

MONICA IN BLACK AND WHITE

(Monica Lewinsky - mustaa ja valkoista)

For three days, Monica Lewinsky answered students' questions about her life and relationship to the president Clinton. The well-made documentary is based on this session and material from the archives, and it was produced by the HBO.