SF Studios will co-produce and distribute Kalevala: The Kullervo Story, a big-budget historic drama primarily based on the Finnish nationwide epic Kalevala from Antti J. Jokinen (Helen, “The Purge”) director.
Nordic stars Elias Salonen (“Grown Ups,” “Besieged”) and Eero Aho (“The Unknown Soldier”) will tackle the lead roles. ReelMedia’s Johanna Enäsuo and Marko Röhr are producing the movie, and SF Studios will distribute the movie in Northern Europe, with a launch anticipated in Finnish cinemas in early 2026.
“Kalevala: The Kullervo Story” is the primary characteristic movie primarily based on the Finnish nationwide epic assortment “Kalevala”. This work combines Karelian and Finnish folklore and mythology, and is directed by a Finnish physician and explorer Elias Lönrot in 1835.
The historic movie, set within the 1100s, might be shot primarily in Bomba, close to Lake Nurmespielinen in North Karelia. A lot of scenes are below development, together with homes, warehouses and courtyards. Filming will start in mid-September.
“We at SF Studios are extraordinarily proud to be part of bringing this native energy story to audiences,” stated Yaba Holst, Govt Producer of SF Studios. Horst stated that this bold venture “requires quite a lot of expectations, calls for and pleasure.” “The collaboration with Reel Media and Antti Jokinen has been glorious and guarantees to carry a unprecedented cinematic expertise to Finnish screens,” Horst continued stated.
Along with Salonen and Aho, the orchestra additionally consists of Ilkka Koivula, Olli Rahkonen, Krista Kosonen and Johanne Johannes Holopainen.
“Kalevala is a dream venture for REinvent,” stated Rikke Ennis, CEO of REinvent Worldwide Gross sales. “Anti is an unbelievable director and we’re assured he’ll grasp the execution of this epic motion movie primarily based on the Norse mythology of the Kalevala,” added Ennis, the previous head of TrustNordisk.
Kalevala: The Kullervo Story is a manufacturing of Antti J. Jokinen’s Storm Inc. manufacturing firm and Marko Röhr and Johanna Enäsuo’s ReelMedia Oy. The movie is produced in collaboration with SF Studios, Finnish Movie Basis and Yleisradio. Kalevala: The Kullervo Story has additionally acquired funding from the North Karelia Cooperative (PKO), the Nord Movie and Tv Basis and the North Karelia Regional Council.
Antti J. Jokinen, Copyright Antti Rastivo
