drama – TALJA Films

Arkona (2017)

While smothering in his daily hastiness, Oskar unexpectedly comes across with a letter dating back to 1945 and discovers a compelling story about the eternity of time and life – steered by the waves of the sea.

Cast

Juuso Tuunanen – “Oskar”
Daniel Völker – “Oskar (voice)”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Screenwriting assistant: Juuso Tuunanen
Produced by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Cinematography by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Edited by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
German translation: Christina Kurdum

Film specifications

Original Title: Arkona
Film Type: Short
Runtime: 10 minutes 18 seconds
Completion Date: December 28, 2017
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Germany
Film Language: German
Shooting Format: HD 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Black & White

Screenings / Festivals

WIPE Amateur Film Festival
Berlin, Germany, October 27, 2018

Roxander (2015)

“Roxander” is a dark noirish story about an intensive and passionate Italian relationship situated in a cold and grey landscape of a Nordic country.

Cast

Albanita Cokaj – “Roxanne”
Jaro Jääskeläinen – “Alexander”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Albanita Cokaj
Produced by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Cinematography by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Edited by: Jaro Jääskeläinen

Film specifications

Original Title: Roxander
Film Type: Short
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 14 minutes 11 seconds
Completion Date: August 13, 2015
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Finland, Italy
Film Language: Italian
Subtitles: English, Finnish
Shooting Format: 1080p HDV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color + Black & White

Screenings / Festivals

Open Movie Night – FilmBar – кџиѕтваг
Berlin, Germany, September 9, 2016

Shapes of Nature (2013)

Fashion photographer Lucas Lavonen promoting his new groundbreaking photo collection illustrating the captivating Finnish countryside.

Cast

Juuso Tuunanen – “Lucas”
Osmo Lavonen – “Father”
Vilma – “Cat”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Produced by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Cinematography by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen

Film specifications

Original Title: Shapes of Nature
Alternative Title: Shapes of Nature – Luonnon muodot
Film Type: Short
Genres: Drama, Fashion
Runtime: 2 minutes 41 seconds
Completion Date: June 6, 2013
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Finland
Film Language: English
Shooting Format: 1080p HDV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Jermu (2012)

Jermu is a short film about the inability of people to enjoy the ordinary things of our everyday life.

Cast

Juuso Tuunanen – “Jermu”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jani Ahlstedt, Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Produced by: Jani Ahlstedt, Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Cinematography by: Jani Ahlstedt, Jaro Jääskeläinen
Edited by: Jani Ahlstedt

Film specifications

Film Type: Short
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2 minutes 49 seconds
Completion Date: August 19, 2012
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Finland
Film Language: English
Shooting Format: HDV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Black & White and Color

Screenings / Festivals

Kino Snadi Festival
Helsinki, Finland, November 23, 2012

Helsinki Short Film Festival (HLEF)
Helsinki, Finland, November 15, 2012

Tracce Cinematografiche Film Fest
Nettuno, Rome, Italy, June 25, 2015

Open Movie Night – FilmBar – кџиѕтваг
Berlin, Germany, September 9, 2016

Whatashort Independent International Film Festival
New Delhi, India, July 8, 2017

Screening im Freiluftkino Insel im Cassiopeia
Berlin, Germany, August 16, 2017

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