Etulinjan Edessä finnish war film

[Franz repper]

Here is a good war film based on Harry Järv a member of Jalkaväkirykmentti JR61 they were Swedish speaking Finnish it has English sub text the title of the film is Etulinjan edessä (Beyond the Front Line) .there are good clear stots of the uniform for those that want to see finnish uniform and lots of Suomi smgs its a new,ish Film made in 2004

[lentosotamies]

I picked up a copy from Helsinki airport. It's very good, and it is nice to see a slightly different perspective on the war.

It also appears to have taken on board a lot of contemporary war film making styles, whilst maintaining a sense of individuality.

Some of the Soviet uniforms leave a lot to be desired. But in total, it is a good film.

[Pirkka]

Nice take on the Continuation War, but it seems a bit disjointed - especially after the main character gets wounded. The 1944 main battle seems to be tagged on as an afterthought, but the film scores highly for its excellent attention to detail and tight pacing, at least until the end of Jarv's war.

Just got a copy of the 1985 version of the Unknown Soldier. Interested to find out how it differs from the 1955 classic.

[Franz repper]

Never seen the 85 version will have to get it some time

[Pirkka]

Just been watching it now by strange coincidence. A lot dark than the 55 version, which I think I still prefer.

[Franz repper]

The 55 version kicks ass all the way Me thinks

[Pirkka]

Agreed, except for Vantaa, the laughing gnome, one of the most punchable characters in war films.
The Lammio and Rokka characters in the 55 version are much better too. Who in reenactment doesn't want to be Rokka, the coolest soldier that ever was? Eat your heart out, Steiner!

[Franz repper]

Yes agreed Rokka is cool think I will watch the film to night will some Finnsh beer to go with it

[lentosotamies]

Yes agreed Rokka is cool think I will watch the film to night will some Finnsh beer to go with it

Are they still showing that on December 6th without fail?

[Franz repper]

yep they do I think it is the law that you have to watch it as well

[Franz repper]

Dam this gone and picked the book up to read again the book that kicks the film well out of the picture top read for any war fan

And you can get it in English

[Pirkka]

I read that the book in English isn't a great translation. It probably needs a new treatment, like the prequel about the Koskela family got.
The book, even as a bad translation, is still a fantastic read, though.

[lentosotamies]

I read that the book in English isn't a great translation. It probably needs a new treatment, like the prequel about the Koskela family got.
The book, even as a bad translation, is still a fantastic read, though.

Slim chance of that happening I am afraid. Tiny market - who is interested?

Get your self a Finnish dictionairy and do it yourself!

[Franz repper]

No thanks will stick with the one I got thanks stand by as there is a new Finnish war film coming out with Finns ,Germans and russians Filmed this year so will be out next year

[lentosotamies]

No thanks will stick with the one I got thanks stand by as there is a new Finnish war film coming out with Finns ,Germans and russians Filmed this year so will be out next year

Sounds interesting.

Is it set in Lapland? Any links to a website?