Lion in Helsinki

Lion in Helsinki

A Short film of

Production year2014

Runtime24 min

Lion in Helsinki

Synopsis

The story of a lion who arrives in Helsinki, to look for friends and some fresh meat.

Credits

Director (1)

Robert Ly
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Actors (2)

Hannaleena Hauru

Hannaleena Hauru

Joseph Stacey

Joseph Stacey

Full credits (2)

Music Composer : Katariin Raska

Producer : Robert Ly

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Lion in Helsinki

Technical details

Type : Short film
Genres : Fiction
Sub-genre : Drama
Themes : Emigration, Racial discrimination
Production language : English
Production country : France
Original French-language productions : Unspecified
Nationality : 100% French (France)
Production year : 2014
Runtime : 24 min
Production formats : Photographic camera
Color type : Color
Aspect ratio : CinemaScope
Audio format : Stereo
Rating restrictions : None

News & awards

Selections (1)

Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
France, 2015
National Competition

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