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Release Year2012
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresWar, Drama, History
Votes8
DirectorClaes Olsson
WritersClaes Olsson, Robert Alftan
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Battle of Näsilinna 1918
About The Battle of Näsilinna 1918
Depicting the Finnish Civil War from the White army's point of view. Lieutenant Melin's soldiers mission is to penetrate the heart of the city and overtake the Nasilinna Palace from the Reds.
Directed by Claes Olsson, The Battle of Näsilinna 1918 leans on a strong ensemble — Nicke Lignell, Anton Häggblom, Petter Kevin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 2012.
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