Cinéma Laika
Synopsis
In the heart of the Finnish forest, the long-closed foundry of the little town of Karkkila has come back to life thanks to director Aki Kaurismäki and his creation of the town's first cinema. The peace and calm of the little town of Karkkila, nestled deep in the Finnish forest, is interrupted by unexpected sounds. In the abandoned foundry, noisy building work is taking place. Inside the building, Aki Kaurismäki is both builder and site manager of what is soon to become the Kino Laika cinema. The creation of the cinema is the talk of the town. In the factory still in activity, in a 1960s Cadillac, in a bikers' club, in the local pub, in the woods or in Aki Kaurismäki's former editing room, people start talking about cinema again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival （4K）
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veljko Vidak
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmanuelle Felce, Veljko Vidak
- Original Title
- Cinéma Laika
- Country of Origin
- Finland, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Finnish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- 43e Parallèle Productions, Ciné+, Les films du Worso, Procirep-Angoa, Sputnik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veljko Vidak
Emmanuelle Felce, Veljko Vidak
Emmanuelle Felce, Veljko Vidak
Veljko Vidak, Sylvie Pialat, Emmanuelle Felce, Benoît Quainon
Department Leadership Roster
Emmanuelle Felce
Editor
Veljko Vidak
Producer
Sylvie Pialat
Producer
Veljko Vidak
Editor
Emmanuelle Felce
Screenplay
Veljko Vidak
Screenplay
Emmanuelle Felce
Producer
Benoît Quainon
Producer
Veljko Vidak
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cinéma Laika.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cinéma Laika
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cinéma Laika about?
In the heart of the Finnish forest, the long-closed foundry of the little town of Karkkila has come back to life thanks to director Aki Kaurismäki and his creation of the town's first cinema. The peace and calm of the little town of Karkkila, nestled deep in the Finnish forest, is interrupted by unexpected sounds. In the abandoned foundry, noisy building work is taking place. Inside the building, Aki Kaurismäki is both builder and site manager of what is soon to become the Kino Laika cinema. The creation of the cinema is the talk of the town. In the factory still in activity, in a 1960s Cadillac, in a bikers' club, in the local pub, in the woods or in Aki Kaurismäki's former editing room, people start talking about cinema again.
Who directed Cinéma Laika?
Cinéma Laika was directed by Veljko Vidak.
Who stars in Cinéma Laika?
The principal cast of Cinéma Laika includes Aki Kaurismäki, Anna Karjalainen, Kaisa Karjalainen, Juho Kuosmanen, Mikko Myllylahti.
When was Cinéma Laika released and how long is it?
Cinéma Laika was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.