Pähkähullu Suomi

A film that pushes every stereotype imaginable about Finland, and then some. Indeed, coming in the same year as Finland’s 50th anniversary, the film’s whole premise is about presenting Finland in hilarious fashion to foreigners and perhaps also making fun of some of the myths of Finnish culture for Finns themselves.

Directed by Jukka Virtanen, Pähkähullu Suomi leans on a strong ensemble — Spede Pasanen, Esko Salminen, Toivo Mäkelä — 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 comedy titles of 1967.