The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
The charming debut of a young Finnish director tells the true story of Olli Mäki, a boxer whose preparations for the world championship are entangled in love.
- Hymyilevä mies
- Finland 2016
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- Czech
- 92 min.
- Accessible
Finland 1962. 25-year old Olli Mäki, a European amateur boxing champion, is training for the match of a lifetime for the title of world champion. As it’s the first time ever for his country, unassuming Olli is a sudden celebrity who is pressured mercilessly on all sides. Employing modesty, gentle humor, and uncommonly mature skill, newcomer Juho Kuosmanen has turned in a subtle drama that significantly enriches the boxing film genre – and it earned him a win in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes.
Read moreCannes Film Festival
2016 – Juho Kuosmanen (Un certain regard)
European Film Awards
2016 – Juho Kuosmanen (European Discovery)
Zurich Film Festival
2016 – Juho Kuosmanen (Best International Feature Film)
Jussi Awards
2017 – Jussi Rantamäki (Best Film)
Jussi Awards
2017 – Juho Kuosmanen (Best Direction)
Jussi Awards
2017 – Jarkko Lahti (Best Leading Actor)
Jussi Awards
2017 – Oona Airola (Best Supporting Actress)
Jussi Awards
2017 – Jani-Petteri Passi (Best Cinematography)
Jussi Awards
2017 – Jussi Rautaniemi (Best Editing)
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