The Recollections of the Finnish War Veterans in Vancouver
is now available to view on
Yle Areena
in Finland, for three years, until 15.7.2027
The film premiered on Yle’s Channel one on Thursday July 18, 2024 at 7pm.
A slightly shortened version, available to view in Finland only, is available at Yle Areena https://areena.yle.fi/1-65907297
From the Front to the West Coast: The Recollections of the Finnish War Veterans in Vancouver
Rintamalta Länsirannikolle: Vancouverin suomalaiset sotaveteraanit muistelevat
CANCELLED Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Time: Doors open 6.30 pm; Film 7:30pm
Location: Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Contact: Information and RSVP Esko Kajander
This is an emotive documentary directed and produced in British Columbia about Finnish World War II Veterans. The veterans tell their stories revealing history through personal experience: why and how they fought; the personal consequences, as well as the consequences to the country as a whole; tragedy and hope. The archival footage is fascinating. The captivating stories depict the significance of home during childhood and youth. It also tells the story of how and why they left Finland after the war to start a new life in Canada. Even though the topic is war, humour has not been forgotten.
The documentary depicts the significance of home during childhood and youth, as well as the significance that wartime experiences continue to hold within a person’s life some 60 years later. Due to its theme of wars ruining lives, especially young lives, the documentary is of interest to the young and the old, and everyone in between.
