The 15th edition of the Finnish Film Affair, part of Helsinki’s Love & Anarchy Film Festival, wrapped up last night with a strong emphasis on genre cinema.
Thrills and chills dominated the programme, with a range of genre titles splashing across the festival’s various sections and panel sessions.
The opening film, Nightborn, directed by local genre specialist Hanna Bergholm, set the tone for the event and drew early attention from audiences and critics alike.
In addition to the screenings, the festival launched the inaugural Nordic Genre Lab, a new initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation among Nordic genre filmmakers.
Yesterday’s panel discussions focused on different facets of Nordic genre cinema, offering insights into the region’s evolving film landscape.
With a mix of screenings, workshops and talks, the festival’s closing night highlighted Finland’s growing influence in the global genre film community.
The Finnish Film Affair concluded on a high note, marking another successful chapter in the country’s celebration of genre filmmaking.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
