Movies by Pirkko Saisio

Helene

Helene

Year 1915. Helene Schjerfbeck lives as a forgotten artist with her elderly mother in the countryside. It has been years since the last exhibit, and Helene continues to paint only because of her passion. Everything changes when art dealer finds Helen and her 159 wonderful paintings - and wants to organize a big private exhibit. However, Helen's turning point comes only when she is introduced to Einar Reuter. Young Einar is a forester, art enthusiast, and a passionate admirer of Helene's work. He becomes Helen's trusted and lover.

Nightborn

Nightborn

A couple’s dream of a perfect child spirals into a nightmare as soon as the baby is born. The mother Saga thinks there’s something seriously wrong with the child, who drains her of all energy and sucks blood from her breasts. While their marriage strains, Saga’s husband Jon tries to pretend he doesn’t see the problems, and Saga lets herself start hating the monster she gave birth to. Maybe the only way out is to become a monster herself.

Prime Minister

Prime Minister

A Finnish drama about the short term of Finland's first female prime minister, Anneli Jäätteenmäki.