Täyspitkät

Täyspitkät is a Finnish term used to refer to feature-length films. The expression distinguishes longer narrative or documentary works from short films, which are grouped as lyhytelokuvat. A common threshold for a film to be considered täyspitkä is a running time of 40 minutes or longer, although in practice many stakeholders consider 60–90 minutes or more as standard for the typical feature experience. The designation can apply to fiction features, documentaries, and animated features alike.

In programming and critical discourse, täyspitkät elokuvat are the works designed for theatrical viewing and longer engagement, as opposed to shorter formats intended for festival shorts programs or online clips. They generally entail more developed plot structure, character development, and production resources, supporting a full cinema experience. The term is widely used in Finnish media, film criticism, distribution, and festival contexts to categorize longer cinematic works.

Historically, feature-length formats emerged in the early 20th century as cinema transitioned from episodic, short subjects to longer narratives. In Finnish film history, domestically produced täyspitkät have become central to national cinema, competition, and cultural presence, especially in national film industries and cross-border festival circuits. Today, täyspitkät elokuvat appear in cinemas, on streaming platforms, and within festival lineups, reflecting a broad range of genres and styles. They are typically contrasted with lyhytelokuvat, while many full-length documentaries and animated features are discussed within the same category based on their runtime.