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Elokuva

Elokuva is the Finnish term for film or cinema, referring to moving pictures produced for artistic, informational, or entertainment purposes. The term covers feature films, documentaries, short films, animation, and experimental works, and it encompasses both the artistic creation and the industry of making, distributing, and exhibiting moving-image works. In Finland, elokuva is distributed and shown in cinemas, on television, and through streaming services.

Finnish cinema has a long history dating to the early 20th century and has developed alongside international

The elokuva industry relies on a mix of public support, private investment, and international co-productions. National

film
trends.
Finnish
films
often
reflect
Nordic
and
European
sensibilities
while
engaging
with
global
cinema.
The
country
has
produced
internationally
known
directors
such
as
Aki
Kaurismäki
and
Renny
Harlin,
and
many
Finnish
professionals
work
on
productions
abroad.
Films
are
typically
in
Finnish,
with
Swedish-language
works
and
bilingual
productions
also
present
due
to
Finland’s
bilingual
heritage.
funds
and
archives
support
production,
preservation,
and
distribution,
and
festivals
such
as
the
Tampere
International
Film
Festival
provide
platforms
for
new
work.
The
audiovisual
heritage
of
Finland
is
preserved
in
national
archives
and
research
collections.
In
recent
years,
streaming
and
digital
platforms
have
broadened
access
to
Finnish
cinema
beyond
traditional
theaters.