Two Finnish Films at the International Festival of Films on Art

What Time Is? And Conductivity screening online anywhere in Canada until March 28.

18. – 28.3.2021

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International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA)

Film

The International Festival of Films on Art(Link to another website.) (FIFA) in Montreal is in its 39th year, and the 2021 edition going virtual with two Finnish films included.

What Time Is?  (Link to another website.)(Mikä aika on?) by Niina Suominen starts of the Actions1(Link to another website.) programme comprised of five short film. Suominen’s short film is a contemplation of the nature of time through experimental video art.

Niina Suominen studied at Turku Arts Academy, graduating in 2004. She is also a fully qualified blacksmith, veterinary assistant, and a forest worker. She is now dedicating her time to directing and media arts.

Conductivity(Link to another website.) (Orkesterin edessä) explores the challenges of conducting an orchestra through the development of three students at the prestigious Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. 

The cast also includes Finnish conductors Atso Almila, Susanna Mälkki(Link to another website.), Hannu Lintu(Link to another website.).  The film is directed by Anna-Karin Grönroos(Link to another website.) and has been seen at several festivals around the world.

Trailer(Link to another website.)

More information about Ticketing(Link to another website.)

Still kuva elokuvasta Orkesterin edessä