Sisu

Case 20.10.2022
Combining the aesthetics of Finnish Lapland and World War Two, the Finnish action film Sisu is a long waited return of writer director Jalmari Helander (Rare Exports, Big game). Sisu tells the story of a gold-digger who must escape a Nazi death squad during the Lapland War. This gripping and unusual drama features scenes of bombers flying through clear Nordic nights and promises to enthrall audiences worldwide.
Sisu (2022)

Sisu action film sees a lone Finnish man escaping Nazi soldiers in the Finnish Lapland. 
Photographer: Antti Rastivo

Movie Details

Country of Origin: Finland
Director: Jalmari Helander
Writer: Jalmari Helander 
Producer: Petri Jokiranta
Production company: Subzero Film Entertainment, in co-operation with Good Chaos (UK)
Distributors: Sony Pictures (world-wide), Theatrical (US) Lionsgate, additional deals
Stars: Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan
Finnish Filming Locations: Lapland, Finland Read a story about filming Sisu in Lapland by Lapland Film Commission  

Awards: 

  • Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2022: Winner: Best Motion Picture - Jalmari Helander 
  • Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2022: Winner: Best Original Music - Juri Seppä, Tuomas Wäinölä
  • Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2022: Winner: Best Cinematography - Kjell Lagerroos
  • Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2022: Winner: Best Actor - Jorma Tommila