During the Free'kend weekend, a relaxed movie afternoon will be held at the auditorium of the Naava Nature and Culture Center. The Freeride Film Festival treats backcountry enthusiasts with ski films on Friday, March 28, starting at 8:00 PM.
Filmmakers will be present to introduce their projects. Check out the films below. Please arrive early to secure a seat.
Program:
Pyhä Magic Montage
Iiro Kerkelä X Order of the Carve: UNHOLY MOUNTAIN
Tilaa olla
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Time
28.3.2025 - 2.5.2025
20:00 - 22:00
Place
Visitor Centre Naava
Address
Luontotie 1 98530Pyhätunturi Finland
Free riding
Free of cost
Art & Culture
PYHÄ MAGIC MONTAGE
Pyhä Magic Montage is a film about Pyhätunturi and its friends, who return to the mountain year after year, as soon as the first snowflakes fall from the sky.
These friends share a passion for snow and skiing, and they tell a story about their own mountain. Spring takes them on their own paths, but only for a moment. Fortunately, a new winter brings back that feeling, which is hard to explain but everyone recognizes. Pyhä Magic Montage is a love letter to the mountain – a secret you want to both keep and share.
Aarni Toiviainen’s 16mm mountain film will be screened for only the fourth time on May Day (Vappu).
Producer: Suvi Vuorimäki Assistant Director: Riku Laakso Production Assistant: Anna-Kaisa Pohjola Sound Design: Samu Salovaara
Skiers: Elmi Aunio, Miikka Hast, Jani Johansén, Merle Soppela, Hannu Oikkonen, Kalle Kutvonen, Joona Alaverronen, Eppu Puominen, Suvi Suitiala, Iris Vesamäki, Vilma Hämäläinen, Anna Salolatva, Jenni Koli, Jenni Lähteenmäki, Anttu Oikkonen, Pontus Penttilä
Film Music: Jaakko Hietakangas, Samu Salovaara, Rosita Ahola, Tatu Kuisma, Ami Vuorinen, Markus Hietamies, Miisa Lehto
Sound Mastering: Nuutti Vartiainen Graphic Design: Suvi Suitiala In Collaboration With: Karhu
Iiro Kerkelä X Order of the Carve: UNHOLY MOUNTAIN
Director, Cinematography, Editing, Color Grading: Iiro Kerkelä Skiers: Oula Kerkelä, Rasmus Lumirotko Music: Sami Pendels/Mystvale Contemplating the aesthetics of softboot carving. Filmed at Pyhätunturi during the winter of 2024.
Tilaa olla - Vilma Laaksonen & Taija Timonen
Tilaa olla is a documentary about women who express themselves through freeride skiing. The story highlights the sense of community among women, as well as their love for winter and skiing. This sense of community is a great strength in driving the sport toward greater equality. One of the best things in life is having the space to be yourself.
