Filmiaikainen
Filmiaikainen is a Finnish term that translates roughly to "film time" or "cinematic time." It refers to the unique temporal perception and manipulation that occurs within the medium of film. Unlike real-world linear time, film can compress, expand, repeat, or even reverse events. This ability is a fundamental tool for filmmakers to control narrative pacing, build suspense, evoke emotion, and convey information.
Key aspects of filmiaikainen include montage, which can condense long periods into short sequences, and slow-motion,
The subjective experience of time for a film viewer is also a crucial element of filmiaikainen. While