THE HAPPIEST DAY IN THE LIFE OF OLLI MÄKI

by Juho Kuosmanen

FACTS

Drama, 92 minutes, 2016

Director: Juho Kuosmanen
Writer: Juho Kuosmanen, Mikko Myllylahti
Producers: Aamu Film Company, One Two Films, Film i Väst, Tre Vänner Produktioner
Cast: Jarkko Lahti, Oona Airola, Eero Milonoff

TV: SR / arte
Sales Agent: Les Films Du Losange
German Distributor: Camino Filmverleih

World Premiere: Cannes 2016 / Winner: Prix Un Certain Regard

Website: https://ollimaki.mubi.com
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“A lyrical sense of bittersweet acceptance permeates freshman director Juho Kuosmanen’s marvelous sports biopic from its very first, perfectly composed frame.“

“Low-key performances by the conflicted Lahti and the radiant Airola prove the final knockout hit.“

“The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki” deepens quietly. This is Mr. Kuosmanen’s first feature (…), and if he had any rookie jitters you wouldn’t know it.“

“The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki” is a lovely piece of work, a sweet, warmly observed tale overlaid with just the right amount of Scandinavian melancholy.”

“One of the year’s most charming arthouse treats”

“A small marvel of impeccable craftsmanship”

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SYNOPSIS

Summer 1962, Olli Mäki has a shot at the world championship title in featherweight boxing. From the Finnish countryside to the bright lights of Helsinki, everything has been prepared for his fame and fortune. All Olli has to do is lose weight and concentrate. But there is a problem – he has fallen in love with Raija.

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DIRECTOR: Juho Kuosmanen

Juho, born in 1979, is a Helsinki based filmmaker. He graduated ELO Helsinki Film School of Aalto University in 2014. Along with his studies Kuosmanen has also acted and directed stage theatre and worked closely with avant-garde opera ensemble West Coast Kokkola Opera. The Happiest Day In The Life Of Olli Mäki is Juho’s first feature length film. He has directed award winning films such as The Painting Sellers (1st Prize in Cannes Cinéfondation 2010 and nominated for five Finnish Film Academy Awards). Citizens (Silver Leopard in Locarno 2008) and Roadmakers (3rd price in Cinéfondation Cannes Film Festival).

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