Finnish & Baltic Countries WWII Films & Mini-series

I have note that some of you have taken an interest in a couple of the Finnish films about the second world war. Finland, together with the three small Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, have produced a surprisingly large amount of films and series about that era. Here are those I have found.


FINNISH & BALTIC FILMS & MINI-SERIES THAT I KNOW

1. 1944 a.k.a. Battle of Tannenberg Line (2015) (Estonian) [7.3] WWII War
2. Akmens un skembas (1966) (Latvian) [7.7] WWII Drama *)
3. Ambush (Rukajärven tie) (1999) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [6.7] WWII War
4. Beyond Enemy Lines (Framom främsta linjen) (2004) (Finnish film in Swedish language) (Continuation War) [6.5] WWII War
5. Blue Hill (Sinimäed) (2006) (Estonian) [8.2] WWII Documentary *)
6. Cilveka berns (1991) (Latvian) [7.7] WWII Drama Comedy *)
7. Dangerous Summer (Baiga vasara) (2000) (Latvian) [7.1] WWII Drama *)
8. December Heat (Detsembrikuumus) (2008) (Estonian) [6.8] WWII Drama *)
9. Defenders of Riga (Rigas sargi) (2007) (Latvian) [6.8] WWII Drama
10. Dream Team 1935 (2012) (Latvian) [8.1] Pre WWII Drama *)
11. Fact (Faktas) (1981) (Lithuanian) [7.2] WWII Drama *)
12. Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia (2006) (Finnish) (Winter War) [7.4] WWII Documentary *)
13. Forest of the Gods (Dievu miskas) (2005) (Latvian) [7.1] WWII Drama
14. Front Line (Fronto linija) (1999) (Lithuanian) [8.2] WWII Documentary *)
15. Ghetto (Vilniaus geta) (2006) (Latvian film in English language) [6.6] WWII Drama
16. Headquarters (Päämaja) (1970) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [7.2] WWII Drama *)
17. Inimesed sõdurisinelis (1968) (Estonian) [7.5] WWII War *)
18. Jausmai (1968) (Latvian) [7.0] WWII Drama *)
19. Mother of Mine (Den bästa av mödrar) (2005) (Finnish film in Swedish language) [7.5] WWII Drama
20. Niekas nenorejo mirti (1966) (Lithuanian) [8.1] WWII War *)
21. Ohtlikud mängud (1974) (Estonian) [Not rated] WWII Drama *)
22. Promise (Lupaus) (2005) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [6.3] WWII Drama *)
23. Silence (Hiljaisuus) (2011) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [6.7] WWII Drama *)
24. Sissit (1963) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [7.1] WWII Drama *)
25. Sodan ja rauhan miehet (Krigets och fredens män) (1978-79) (Finnish TV Series) [8.5] WWII Drama *)
26. Somnambulance (Somnambuul) (2003) (Estonian) [6.8] WWII Drama *)
27. Stars Above (Tähtitaivas talon yllä) (2012) (Finnish) [6.7] WWII Romantic Drama *)
28. Tali-Ihantala 1944 (2007) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [5.8] WWII War
29. Tear of the Prince of Darkness (Lza ksiecia ciemnosci) (1993) (Estonian) [5.5] WWII Horror *)
30. The Boys (Pojat) (1962) (Finnish) [7.3] WWII Drama Comedy
31. The Cuckoo (Kukushka) (2002) (Finnish-Russian) (Continuation War) [7.7] WWII Drama Comedy
32. The Excursionist (Ekskursante) (2013) (Lithuanian) [8.3] Post WWII Drama *)
33. The Midwife (Kätilö) (2015) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [6.1] WWII Romantic Drama
34. The Unknown Soldier (Tuntematon sotilas) (1955) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [7.8] WWII War
35. The Unknown Soldier (Tuntematon sotilas) (1985) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [7.5] WWII War
36. The Winter War (Talvisota) (1989) (Finnish Mini-series) (Winter War) [8.2] WWII War
37. Three to Dance (Dancis pa trim) (2011) (Latvian) [7.4] WWII Drama *)
38. Tuulepealne maa (2008) (Estonian TV Series) [8.9] WWII Drama *)
39. Tuulte pesa (1979) (Estonian) [7.7] WWII Drama *)
40. Täällä Pohjantähden alla II (2010) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [6.6] WWII War *)
41. Utterly Alone (Vienui vieni) (2004) (Latvian) [7.5] WWII Drama *)
42. Võõra nime all (1986) (Estonian) [6.2] (Estonian) [6.2] WWII War
43. War of the Dead (2011) (Finnish) [4.1] WWII Horror *)
44. Wikman Boys (Wikmani poisid) (1995) (Estonian Mini-series) [8.4] WWII Drama *)

*) Films I do not have nor have watched

 

Interesting

The latest 1944 ( Estonian)?

 

Yes, Estonian. Quote from Wikipedia

"1944 is a 2015 Estonian action war drama film directed by Elmo Nüganen. The film first premiered in February 2015 in Berlin, Germany before its release in Estonia and other Northern European countries. It was selected as the Estonian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards but it was not nominated.

The film is set in 1944, during the Battle of Tannenberg Line (25 July – 10 August 1944) until the Sõrve Peninsula Battle of Tehumardi (October – November 1944) and is shown through the eyes of Estonian soldiers who had to pick sides and thus fight against their fellow countrymen. Choices have to be made, not only by the soldiers, but also by their loved ones.
The film thus focuses on the individual in the context of the war rather than war itself, and shows the war from both perspectives - those of the Estonians in the Red Army and in the German Army."

 

An updated list!


FINNISH & BALTIC FILMS & MINI-SERIES

1. 1944 a.k.a. Battle of Tannenberg Line (2015) (Estonian) [7.3] WWII War
2. Akmens un skembas (1966) (Latvian) [7.7] WWII Drama *)
3. Ambush (Rukajärven tie) (1999) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [6.7] WWII War
4. Beyond Enemy Lines (Framom främsta linjen) (2004) (Finnish film in Swedish language) (Continuation War) [6.5] WWII War
5. Blue Hill (Sinimäed) (2006) (Estonian) [8.2] WWII Documentary *)
6. Cilveka berns (1991) (Latvian) [7.7] WWII Drama Comedy *)
7. Dangerous Summer (Baiga vasara) (2000) (Latvian) [7.1] WWII Drama *)
8. December Heat (Detsembrikuumus) (2008) (Estonian) [6.8] WWII Drama *)
9. Defenders of Riga (Rigas sargi) (2007) (Latvian) [6.8] WWII Drama
10. Dream Team 1935 (2012) (Latvian) [8.1] Pre WWII Drama *)
11. Fact (Faktas) (1981) (Lithuanian) [7.2] WWII Drama *)
12. Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia (2006) (Finnish) (Winter War) [7.4] WWII Documentary *)
13. Forest of the Gods (Dievu miskas) (2005) (Latvian) [7.1] WWII Drama
14. Front Line (Fronto linija) (1999) (Lithuanian) [8.2] WWII Documentary *)
15. Ghetto (Vilniaus geta) (2006) (Latvian film in English language) [6.6] WWII Drama
16. Headquarters (Päämaja) (1970) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [7.2] WWII Drama *)
17. Inimesed sõdurisinelis (1968) (Estonian) [7.5] WWII War **)
18. Jausmai (1968) (Latvian) [7.0] WWII Drama *)
19. Little Nurse (Pikkusisar) (1999) (Finnish) [5.8] WWII Drama **)
20. Mother of Mine (Den bästa av mödrar) (2005) (Finnish film in Swedish language) [7.5] WWII Drama
21. Niekas nenorejo mirti (1966) (Lithuanian) [8.1] WWII War *)
22. Ohtlikud mängud (1974) (Estonian) [Not rated] WWII Drama *)
23. Promise (Lupaus) (2005) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [6.3] WWII Drama *)
24. Silence (Hiljaisuus) (2011) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [6.7] WWII Drama *)
25. Sissit (1963) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [7.1] WWII Drama *)
26. Sodan ja rauhan miehet (Krigets och fredens män) (1978-79) (Finnish TV Series) [8.5] WWII Drama *)
27. Somnambulance (Somnambuul) (2003) (Estonian) [6.8] WWII Drama *)
28. Stars Above (Tähtitaivas talon yllä) (2012) (Finnish) [6.7] WWII Romantic Drama *)
29. Tali-Ihantala 1944 (2007) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [5.8] WWII War
30. Tear of the Prince of Darkness (Lza ksiecia ciemnosci) (1993) (Estonian) [5.5] WWII Horror *)
31. The Boys (Pojat) (1962) (Finnish) [7.3] WWII Drama Comedy
32. The Cuckoo (Kukushka) (2002) (Finnish-Russian) (Continuation War) [7.7] WWII Drama Comedy
33. The Excursionist (Ekskursante) (2013) (Lithuanian) [8.3] Post WWII Drama *)
34. The Midwife (Kätilö) (2015) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [6.1] WWII Romantic Drama
35. The Unknown Soldier (Tuntematon sotilas) (1955) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [7.8] WWII War
36. The Unknown Soldier (Tuntematon sotilas) (1985) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [7.5] WWII War
37. The Winter War (Talvisota) (1989) (Finnish Mini-series) (Winter War) [8.2] WWII War
38. Three to Dance (Dancis pa trim) (2011) (Latvian) [7.4] WWII Drama *)
39. Tuulepealne maa (2008) (Estonian TV Series) [8.9] WWII Drama *)
40. Tuulte pesa (1979) (Estonian) [7.7] WWII Drama *)
41. Täällä Pohjantähden alla II (2010) (Finnish) (Continuation War) [6.6] WWII War *)
42. Utterly Alone (Vienui vieni) (2004) (Latvian) [7.5] WWII Drama *)
43. Võõra nime all (1986) (Estonian) [6.2] (Estonian) [6.2] WWII War
44. War of the Dead (2011) (Finnish) [4.1] WWII Horror *)
45. Wikman Boys (Wikmani poisid) (1995) (Estonian Mini-series) [8.4] WWII Drama *)
46. Windward Land (Tuulepealne maa) (2008,2013) (Estonian TV Series) [8.9] WWII Drama *)

*) Films and mini-series I do not have nor watched
**) Films and mini-series I do have but without English or Swedish subtitles.

 

This would be the last update for now as I have finished my search for WWII films and series.


FINNISH & BALTIC FILMS & SERIES

1. 1944 a.k.a. Battle of Tannenberg Line (2015) (Estonia-Finland) [7.3] WWII War
2. Ambush (Rukajärven tie) (1999) (Finland) (Continuation War) [6.8] WWII War
3. Beyond Enemy Lines (Framom främsta linjen) (2004) (Finland-Sweden) (Continuation War) [6.7] WWII War
4. Blue Hill (Sinimäed) (2006) (Estonia) [8.2] WWII Documentary
5. Commando Assault (Sissit) (1963) (Continuation War) (Finland) [7.1] WWII War
6. Dangerous Summer (Baiga vasara) (2000) (Latvia) [7.1] WWII Drama
7. December Heat (Detsembrikuumus) (2008) (Estonia) [6.8] WWII Drama
8. Defenders of Riga (Rigas sargi) (2007) (Latvia) [7.0] WWII Drama
9. Dream Team 1935 (2012) (Latvia-Switzerland) [8.1] Pre WWII Drama
10. Fact (Faktas) (1981) (Lithuania-Soviet) [7.2] WWII Drama
11. Flame & Citron (Flammen & Citronen) (2008) (Denmark-Germany-Norway-France-Sweden-Finland-Czech Republic) [7.2] WWII Drama
12. Forest of the Gods (Dievų miškas) (2005) (Lithuania-UK) [7.9] WWII Drama
13. Front Line (Fronto linija) (1999) (Lithuania) [8.2] WWII Documentary
14. Ghetto (Vilniaus geta) (2006) (Germany-Lithuania) (English language) [6.6] WWII Drama
15. Headquarters (Päämaja) (1970) (Finland) (Continuation War) [7.2] WWII Drama
16. People in Soldier's Uniforms (Inimesed sõdurisinelis) (1968) (Soviet-Estonia) [7.5] WWII War
17. Jausmai (1968) (Soviet-Lithuania) [7.0] WWII Drama
18. Little Nurse (Pikkusisar) (1999) (Finland) [5.8] WWII Drama
19. Mother of Mine (Den bästa av mödrar) (Äideistä parhain) (2005) (Finland-Sweden) [7.7] WWII Drama
20. Nest in the Winds (Tuulte pesa) (1979) (Soviet-Estonia) [7.7] WWII Drama
21. Niekas nenorejo mirti (1966) (Soviet-Lithuania) [8.1] WWII War
22. People in Soldier's Uniforms (Inimesed sõdurisinelis) (1968) (Soviet-Estonia) [7.5] WWII War
23. Promise (Lupaus) (2005) (Finland) (Continuation War) [6.3] WWII Drama
24. Silence (Hiljaisuus) (2011) (Finland) (Continuation War) [6.7] WWII Drama
25. Sodan ja rauhan miehet (Krigets och fredens män) (1978-79) (Finland) (TV Series) [8.5] WWII Drama
26. Somnambulance (Somnambuul) (2003) (Estonia-Finland) [6.8] WWII Drama
27. Stars Above (Tähtitaivas talon yllä) (2012) (Finland-Iceland) [6.7] WWII Romantic Drama
28. Stone and Flinders (Akmens un skembas) (1966) (Soviet-Latvia) [7.8] WWII Drama
29. Tali-Ihantala 1944 (2007) (Finland) (Continuation War) [5.8] WWII War
30. Tear of the Prince of Darkness (Saatana pisar) (1993) (Estonia-Poland-Russia) [5.5] WWII Horror
31. The Boys (Pojat) (1962) (Finland) [7.3] WWII Drama Comedy
32. The Child of Man a.k.a. Son of Man (Cilveka berns) (1991) (Latvia) [7.7] WWII Drama Comedy
33. The Cuckoo (Kukushka) (2002) (Finland-Russia) (Continuation War) [7.7] WWII Drama Comedy
34. The Dangerous Games (Ohtlikud mängud) (1974) (Soviet-Estonia) [Not rated] WWII Drama
35. The Excursionist (Ekskursante) (2013) (Lithuania) [8.3] Post WWII Drama
36. The Midwife (Kätilö) (2015) (Finland) (Continuation War) [6.1] WWII Romantic Drama
37. The Unknown Soldier (Tuntematon sotilas) (1955) (Finland) (Continuation War) [7.8] WWII War
38. The Unknown Soldier (Tuntematon sotilas) (1985) (Finland) (Continuation War) [7.5] WWII War
39. The Winter War (Talvisota) (1989) (Finland) (Mini-series) (Winter War) [8.2] WWII War
40. Three to Dance (Dancis pa trim) (2011) (Latvia) [7.4] WWII Drama
41. Tuulepealne maa (2008) (Estonia) (TV Series) [8.9] WWII Drama
42. Täällä Pohjantähden alla II (2010) (Finland) (Continuation War) [6.6] WWII War
43. Under a False Name (Võõra nime all) (1986) (Soviet-Estonia) [6.2] WWII War
44. Utterly Alone (Vienui vieni) (2004) (Latvia) [7.5] WWII Drama
45. War of the Dead (2011) (Finland-Lithuania-Italy) (English language) [4.1] WWII Horror
46. Wikman Boys (Wikmani poisid) (1995) (Estonia) (Mini-series) [8.4] WWII Drama
47. Windward Land (Tuulepealne maa) (2008 and 2013) (Estonia) (TV Series) [8.9] WWII Drama

 

There will be the new "Unknown soldier" for the Finland´s 100 year of independence celebration. they just started filming it. It is mainly covering the subject of Finnish soldiers and their feelings about the war, why it took place, and why they are there, and how it all turns into a battle of survival. I think for us most in Finland the first version is the legendary version we prefer.

 

Do they have a version of 1944 with English subtitles?

 

Yes, you cannot get it in the shops anymore, but it should be no problem to buy it as second-hand. And I think the whole version is in the youtube, not sure if it has subtitles.

 

1. 1944 a.k.a. Battle of Tannenberg Line (2015) (Estonian) [7.3] WWII War

another stuning film ...

Beatyfull Landscape and Strong Scenario...

War of Brothers !!! unforchanetly...

 

hope we have a native here ...

wich one do you offer after 1944 ???

 

If you manage to get hold of the film without subtitles, rip the DVD/BR and download the English subtitle here:http://www.opensubtitles.org/en/search/sublanguageid-all/idmovie-194888

You need to name the .srt file exactly like the ripped film file.

 

"Beyond enemy lines" 2004..part I of the Tali-Ihantala I think, and although the battle is not as moving as in Tali-Ihantala, more of the local battles and trench fighting , it is still good as you see how cruel
the patrol action can be. "Go and get a prisoner to interrogate, preferably an officer"...