Pohjanmaa Filming Locations
Where was Pohjanmaa filmed? Pohjanmaa was filmed in 4 locations across Finland in the following places:
Pohjanmaa Filming Locations
Kauhava is a town and municipality of Finland. It is part of the Southern Ostrobothnia region, 400 kilometres northwest of Helsinki and by the main railway from Helsinki to Oulu. The town has a population of 15,165 and covers an area of 1,328.09 square kilometres of which 14.63 km² is water.
Lapua is a town and municipality of Finland. It is located next to the Lapua River in the region of South Ostrobothnia. The town has a population of 14,024 and covers an area of 751.82 square kilometres of which 13.67 km² is water. The population density is 19.02 inhabitants per square kilometre.
Seinäjoki is a city in Finland and the regional capital of South Ostrobothnia. Seinäjoki is located in the western interior of the country and along the River Seinäjoki. The population of Seinäjoki is approximately 66,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 132,000.
Pohjanmaa (1988)
Based on the novel of the same name by Finnish author Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-'80s comedy builds its dark humour on the stereotypical mentality of the northern part of Finland. While perhaps not as entertaining to a person unfamiliar with Finnish traditions, the brilliant acting and directing, plus the warm, beautiful Finnish summer more than make up for the cultural gap. The story begins with a group of brothers and their families coming to honour the memory of their recently-deceased father. Spending time together, opening old wounds and creating new ones--it all boils down to brotherhood. No matter what happens, brothers take care of their own. Considering that the events of the movie all take place within a 24-hour period, nothing feels rushed. The film rolls on naturally. The best part about this film is the cast that they managed to put together for the movie. Esko Salminen, Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, and Esko Nikkari are all well-known, extremely-talented Finnish actors, but this movie contains among the best performances of their careers. Especially Mäkelä and Nikkari are brilliant; Mäkelä's quiet and contemplative character has depth that you can just feel--and Nikkari's convincing portrayal of a town drunk. Funny, dramatic, entertaining and definitely a movie that makes you FEEL.