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201626 min0documentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Eleganssi

201626 min0documentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Three prominent businessmen engage in hunting partridge and pheasant across a picturesque autumnal field in Finland.

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Three prominent businessmen engage in hunting partridge and pheasant across a picturesque autumnal field in Finland.

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Virpi Suutaridirector

Heikki Kossi

Heikki Kossicast

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Heikki A. Reenpää narrates a hunting expedition in a picturesque autumn field in Finland. The film features three businessmen: Jorma Ollila, former CEO of Nokia; Antti Herlin, owner of Kone Oy; and Reenpää himself. Set in three acts, the documentary captures the elegance of hunting partridge and pheasant. It emphasizes the camaraderie among the hunters and the essential role of their dogs, including pointers and setters, in achieving a successful hunt.

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