A six-part history of the Finnish film production company Suomen Filmiteollisuus (SF).
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Kansallisten kuvien salaisuus
E1
Kansallisten kuvien salaisuusThe years between 1935 and 1944 saw the birth of SF with Erkki Karu and its rise with director/producer T. J. Särkkä. The war years were difficult for the company, but melodramas and comedies kept it going.
Suomalaisen Hollywoodin synty
E2
Suomalaisen Hollywoodin syntyAfter the war, SF built a new, modern film studio in Kruununhaka. Between 1945 and 1950, new directors such as Edvin Laine, Ville Salminen and Matti Kassila stepped into spotlight. Films reflected the hopes and fears of a changing country.
Unelmatehtaan aika
E3
Unelmatehtaan aikaBetween 1951 and 1955, SF was a dream factory. Along with strong drama films, SF created a new genre with "Rillumarei" films that the audience loved, but the critics hated. T. J. Särkkä often preferred entertainment and profits over art.
Tuntematon sotilas
E4
Tuntematon sotilasA story of the 1955 war film "Tuntematon sotilas", the Unknown Soldier, which was the 166th production in SF's history and still the most watched film in Finland.
Ryöppytuotannon aika
E5
Ryöppytuotannon aikaIn the mid-1950s, SF was a healthy company, but the years between 1956 and 1959 lead to overproduction of films of varying quality. Toivo Särkkä ran his film empire from his home in Marjaniemi and was not afraid of taking risks.
Katkennut sävel
E6
Katkennut sävelThe years between 1960 and 1965 saw the end of the industrial film production in Finland. Gradually television took over and the new wave was around the corner. SF still had directors such as Aarne Tarkas and Åke Lindman.
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