A grandfather and granddaughter share a desire to revive the heritage of their culture and language. This effort to cultivate their Karelian heritage is interrupted by the sudden passing of their grandfather.
Directed by
August Joensalo
2023 | 12 min | Finnish (s.t. English)
Featured selection
Tampere Film Festival 2024
Filmmaker’s country: Finland
Country of filming: Finland
Country of production: Finland
Cinema exhibition
Screening followed by a discussion with the filmmaker (Kaua’i’ōʻō)
Discussion with the filmmaker
Q&A with with Samy Benhammar
Friday, May 10
8 pm | Cinéma Moderne
7:30 pm Audience welcome
8 pm Screening begins
5150 Saint-Laurent Blvd.
Montreal, QC
H2T 1R8
Free admission, subject to availability
