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201768 minGdocumentary

The Illuminators

201768 minGdocumentary

Powerlines reached the last home in Finnish Lapland on July 23, 1987, completing a significant rural electrification effort that began in 1945.

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Powerlines reached the last home in Finnish Lapland on July 23, 1987, completing a significant rural electrification effort that began in 1945.

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Antti Haasedirector

Antti Haasewriter

Antti Haasecast

Gunnar Haasecast

Hannu Haasecast

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Antti Haase reflects on his family’s history in Finnish Lapland. His grandfather, Gunnar Haase, arrived as a refugee in 1945 to repair war damage. He began the task of bringing electricity to the region. Antti’s father, Hannu, continued this work, with powerlines reaching the last home on July 23, 1987. The film details the challenges of rural electrification and its effects on local communities, marking a significant shift toward modern living in a remote area.

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