The Unknown Soldier is a 2017 Finnish independent war drama film, an adaptation of the bestselling 1954 Finnish classic novel of the same name by Väinö Linna, literature considered part of the national legacy. Directed by Aku Louhimies, it is the first one based on the novel's manuscript version, Sotaromaani. Previously adapted in 1955 and 1985, the World War II film is presented from the point of view of a machine gun company of the Finnish Army during the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1944. It was the most expensive Finnish motion picture at its release with a budget of €7 million.
The Unknown Soldier (2017)
Directed by Aku Louhimies
Genres - Drama, History, War |
Sub-Genres - Historical Film |
Release Date - Oct 27, 2017 |
Run Time - 180 min. |
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Official Site
Box Office
$15,717,199
Tags
Continuation War, Film Based On Literature
Attributes
Based On: Sotaromaani, The Unknown Soldier
Filming Location: Helsinki, Helsinki Cathedral, Kuhmo, Kymenlaakso, North Karelia, Suomenlinna
Narrative Location: Finland
Subject: Anti-war about World War II, Continuation War
Time Period: Continuation War
Filming Location: Helsinki, Helsinki Cathedral, Kuhmo, Kymenlaakso, North Karelia, Suomenlinna
Narrative Location: Finland
Subject: Anti-war about World War II, Continuation War
Time Period: Continuation War
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Neznámý voják
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Okänd soldat
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Soldatul necunoscut
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Sotaelokuva
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Tuntematon Sotilas
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Ukjent soldat
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Незнайният войн
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