In the Winter of 1939-40, tiny Finland held back the might of the Soviet army which stormed Finland’s borders with massive tank and artillery firepower, a large air force, and well armed infantry.
The war continued relentlessly for 105 days, in extreme conditions, through an exceptionally cold and hostile winter. Against all odds, the Finns held strong, and the historic battle has come to be known as the Finnish Miracle.
Made in 1989, The Winter War was the first real, bloody, hard-hitter of a World War II movie. It inspired a new generation of war movie realism by recounting war from the soldier’s point of view; exposing their lives, their feelings, and the visceral experiences of the front-line.
Film: The Winter War
Release date: 21st February 2011
Certificate: 15
Running time: 122 mins
Director: Pekka Parikka
Starring: Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, Timo Torikka, Heikki Paavilainen, Antti Raivio
Genre: Drama/History/War
Studio: Scanbox
Format: DVD
Country: Finland
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