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202115 minPGdoc-short

Dear Aki

202115 minPGdoc-short

Fifteen minutes of atmospheric exterior shots accompany fictional letters from Nina Kurtela to filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki.

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Fifteen minutes of atmospheric exterior shots accompany fictional letters from Nina Kurtela to filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki.

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Nina Kurteladirector

Jasna Žmakwriter

Nina Kurtelawriter

Nina Kurtelacast

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Nina Kurtela writes a series of fictional letters to filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki. These letters unfold against atmospheric exterior shots that capture various locations. The 15-minute piece reflects on identity, nationality, and belonging in a globalized world. Through this visual-narrative essay, Kurtela addresses themes that resonate with contemporary experiences of displacement and connection. The film presents a personal perspective within a broader context of modern life.

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