Movies by Mato Valtonen

Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana

Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana

Two Finnish men agree to drive an Estonian woman and a Russian woman to a harbor.

Kuuhun ja takaisin - keskioluen tarina

Kuuhun ja takaisin - keskioluen tarina

Documentary about medium strength beer in Finland.

Jope – Just Think for Yourself

Jope – Just Think for Yourself

An overweight boy who was a bullied at school grew up to become a beloved comedian, folk artist Jope Ruonansuu. He was a versatile entertainer, but above all an impressionist, able to imitate more than 150 characters from the ruling class. Jope's journey was a natural extension of the post-war "Rillumarei" -culture. He broke through when the monoculturalism was at its most vibrant and grew in popularity as it began to crumble. With weight loss surgery, Jope sought a healthier life, but also to shed the extra pounds and childhood traumas. Aft...

Macbeth

Macbeth

A Finnish film version of Macbeth. Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.