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The North Star

Kainuun tähti

A story about Finnish mentality and lifestyle trying to adapt to globalisation. Municipal manager Olavi Rintala fights back using sauna products. The village's survival depends on one factory and its order volume.

director

Erkko Lyytinen

production

Mandart Production, Pamela Mandart

production details
Country: Finland

Year: 2004

Genre: Documentary

Length: 60'

Format: DigiBeta, English Subtitles, B/W & Colour
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Sales:  Mandart Production
Kalenvankatu 28 A 3
FI-00100 Helsinki
Tel +358 9 694 3142
Fax +358 9 694 3136
mandart@mandart.com
www.mandart.com
Festival:  Mandart Production
Kalenvankatu 28 A 3
FI-00100 Helsinki
Tel +358 9 694 3142
Fax +358 9 694 3136
mandart@mandart.com
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