The Code
Synopsis
The Code is a Finnish-made documentary about Linux, featuring some of the most influential people of the free software movement.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannu Puttonen
- Original Score
- Pertti Grönholm, Jöns Hallanaho, Brandi Ifgray, Tuomo Puranen
- Original Title
- The Code
- Country of Origin
- Finland, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- AVEK, La Cinquième, Making Movies, YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannu Puttonen
Pertti Grönholm, Jöns Hallanaho, Brandi Ifgray, Tuomo Puranen
Kimmo Kohtamäki
Kaarle Aho, Jacques Debs, Delphine Morel
Department Leadership Roster
Hannu Puttonen
Director
Jacques Debs
Producer
Delphine Morel
Producer
Kimmo Kohtamäki
Editor
Pertti Grönholm
Original Music Composer
Jöns Hallanaho
Original Music Composer
Brandi Ifgray
Original Music Composer
Tuomo Puranen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Code
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What is The Code about?
The Code is a Finnish-made documentary about Linux, featuring some of the most influential people of the free software movement.
Who directed The Code?
The Code was directed by Hannu Puttonen.
Who stars in The Code?
The principal cast of The Code includes Eric Allman, Miguel de Icaza, Jon 'maddog' Hall, Ari Lemmke, David S. Miller.
When was The Code released and how long is it?
The Code was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Code?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Code was composed by Pertti Grönholm, Jöns Hallanaho, Brandi Ifgray, Tuomo Puranen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Code?
The Code holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).