Tuntematon sotilas
The tale of a platoon of soldiers during the Continuation War. Based on Väinö Linna's book of the same name.
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"Tuntematon sotilas (The Unknown Soldier), based on Väinö Linna's novel, is the most succeeded domestic movie in Finland. It's easy to understand how it has gained such a high position. The direction of Edvin Laine shows all that is essential and transitions between scenes work because of authentic war film material. Music does its purpose and serves patriotic positive atmosphere, especially Jean Sibelius' Finlandia hymn is impressive. Some hilarious comments make smile besides of dark subject. Sound effects have however gotten old-fashioned, especially the voice of bouncing bul..."
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The film has been traditionally shown on TV in Finland every year on Independence Day (December 6) since the year 2000.
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The tale of a platoon of soldiers during the Continuation War. Based on Väinö Linna's book of the same name.