Weekend Wrap

A space-rhyme continuum, imperative comedy and design for a lifetime

The legendary Midnight Sun Film Festival in Sodankylä will take most, but unfortunately not all, of its beauty online this year, from 10 to 14 June.

Juuso Hirvonen/ Midnight Sun Film Festival

Arts are raw, laboratory-borne and aged this week as we take a look at recent creativity from a Finnish perspective.

<p>Joensuu 1685 is back with their signature spacey tunes after a decade-long hiatus. But don&rsquo;t call it a comeback. (Photo: Svart Records)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stereogum.com/2085983/joensuu-1685-light-in-the-heart-of-our-town/music/">Read Stereogum&rsquo;s story</a></p>

<p>One of the best kept secrets in Finland, the Aalto Acoustics Lab, is making itself heard. (Photo: Aino Huovio/Aalto University)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/aalto-acoustics-lab-wrote-the-best-paper-of-the-year-in-an-audio-journal">Read Aalto University&rsquo;s announcement</a></p>

<p>The Midnight Film Festival takes a look back at its 35-year history online this June. (Photo: Sara Aaltio/Midnight Sun Film Festival)&nbsp;<a href="https://cineuropa.org/en/interview/388814/">Read Cineuropa&rsquo;s story</a></p>

<p>Feet2 strides for a natural feel to running. (Photo: Feet2)&nbsp;<a href="https://endurancebusiness.com/2020/industry-news/finnish-firm-believes-in-natural-power-of-the-feet/">Read Endurance Business&rsquo; story</a></p>

<p>Artek is a lifetime deal. (Photo: Artek)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adweek.com/retail/arteks-new-marketing-bucks-the-fast-furniture-trend-with-the-message-one-chair-is-enough/">Read Adweeks&rsquo;s story</a></p>

<p>Remedy picks up bragging rights at Nordic Game Awards. (Photo: Remedy)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodnewsfinland.com/finns-reign-supreme-at-nordic-game-awards/">Read our story</a></p>

<p>Together Alone brings forth the art of crisis. (Photo: Mikki Nordman)&nbsp;<a href="https://tlmagazine.com/together-alone-the-importance-of-the-arts-in-a-time-of-crisis/">Read TL mag&rsquo;s story</a></p>

<p>Lady Time is a detective-like mystery with stylistic personality. (Photo: Joonas J. Pulkkanen)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodnewsfinland.com/finnish-documentary-film-wins-in-greece/">Read our story</a></p>

<p>Nitro Games shoots for household name status. (Photo: Nitro Games)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/083087/interview-jussi-tahtinen-ceo-co-founder-of-nitro-games-discusses-the-heroes-of-warland-rework-lootland-and-thehunter-mobile/">Read Pocket Gamer&rsquo;s interview</a></p>

<p>A new generation of Finnish designers is brewing in the art schools of the country. (Photo: Unto Rautio/Aalto University)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/25-31-may-2020/finland-design-guide/">Read Design Week&rsquo;s article</a></p>

<p>Even the total shutdown of the European film industry can&rsquo;t keep the slapstickish comedy Class Reunion from completing its trilogy. (Photo: Solar Films)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/renny-harlin-shoot-comedy-film-finland-under-covid-19-safety-protocols-1296984">Read Hollywood Reporter&rsquo;s story</a></p>

By: Samuli Ojala
05.06.2020