Lunita Lunita

Lunita Lunita is a poignant and powerful play that delves into the themes of memory, loyalty, addiction, and the boundless nature of love. At its heart, Lunita Lunita is a deeply personal story that explores the complexities of growing up in an environment shaped by addiction, yet is driven by an unwavering bond to one’s parent. It is a tale about the tenderness of family ties, the struggles of youth, and the enduring presence of love that holds it all together.

Paloma Winneth makes her debut as a playwright at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern Skärholmen with this heartfelt piece. Collaborating with Maja Salomonsson, who also directs, the play is brought to life with a unique blend of creativity and authenticity. Paloma’s background, rooted in the arts, gives the play its rich emotional depth. Educated at the Universidad de las Artes ISA in Havana, she brings a wealth of experience as an actor and performing artist, having worked with prestigious institutions such as Dramaten, Unga Klara, and Assemblea Teatro in Italy.

Lunita Lunita marks a special moment in Paloma’s artistic journey, as it brings her back to Skärholmen—the place of her childhood. This stage, now a platform for her debut, holds a deep personal connection, making the performance even more poignant. Through this collaboration with Maja, Paloma offers not just a story of love and loss, but a piece of herself, shared with an audience that will no doubt be moved by its honesty and beauty.

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“A dynamic production, surprising, captivating and highly emotional. […] She makes us believe in the imagination.” DN

“Paloma Winneth plays to, on and against the audience. We are with her in every moment and feel Luna’s frustration, sadness, hatred and immense love.” SvD

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“En dynamisk uppsättning, överraskande, medryckande och starkt känslosam. […] Hon får oss att tro på fantasin.” DN

“Paloma Winneth spelar till, på och mot publiken. Vi är med henne i varje ögonblick och känner Lunas frustration, sorg, hat och oerhörda kärlek.” SvD

CONFLICT

Apple Thiefes

Set on a grey, melancholy day in autumn 2021, Apple Thieves is a bubbly yet gritty film that explores the messy beauty of seizing the moment and the unexpected strength of friendship. At the heart of the story is Sebastian, a broken-hearted divorcee navigating his moving day with a heavy heart and little hope. But as fate would have it, amidst the chaos of his departure, he crosses paths with Satu—a woman trapped in the monotony of her own discouraging, humdrum life.

Despite being strangers to each other, their individual plans unravel as they unexpectedly join forces. What begins as a mere coincidence soon evolves into a night neither of them could ever forget. With the tension of their personal struggles simmering beneath the surface, they step out into a world that seems to mock their every effort to move on. But together, they’re emboldened to embrace the absurdities of life.

The pair’s escapade takes them on a wild ride through the streets—singing loudly on rooftops, wrestling in the middle of the road, snoring at Christmas parties, and breaking free of their own inhibitions. What starts as a night of reckless abandon gradually evolves into something more—a celebration of a new morning, one that fills the world with colour and new possibilities.

Apple Thieves is an ode to those serendipitous encounters that break us from our routines and remind us of the joy in simply being alive. Through their night of impulsive decisions and raw moments of connection, Sebastian and Satu discover that, even on the greyest of days, there is a chance to find joy, heal, and rediscover the world around them—together.

Samppa Batals “Apple Thieves has been nominated in six categories at the prestigious Jussi Awards.”

Sami Lalou and Asta Sveholm are featured in the main ensemble.

UHMA

KALEVALA – KULLERVON TARINA – Teaser

Kalevala – Kullervon Tarina, Ilmarisen roolissa nähdään Olli Rahkonen.

Häjyt 2

An action film about modern-day villains Konsta Karhu has continued in his father Jussi Murika’s path and sat inside a stone to atone for his sins. In time, best friend Jalo bullied Konsta, who is plotting revenge in prison. When freedom dawns, Karhu returns to South Ostrobothnia. Häjy’s blood flows strong in his veins and the stamp of a petty criminal shines on his forehead. Konsta unexpectedly confronts his past and has to decide whether to continue on the path of hatred or forgive. How’s the new generation going? Leading domestic actors in the roles Konsta is played by Joel Hirvonen, Jussi Murikka by Samuli Edelmann, Jalo by Severi Saarinen, Sisko by Sari Havas, Terhi by Linda Wiklund, Saara by Saaga Salo and Jehu by Ilkka Heiskanen. Filming locations from South Ostrobothnia to Spain The film was shot in the wide landscapes of Southern Ostrobothnia in Kauhava and Seinäjoki, as well as in Helsinki, Amsterdam and Spain. Almost 25 years of waiting will be rewarded The film Häjyt (1999) directed by Aleksi Mäkelä became a phenomenon over time. Some of the film’s fans watched it countless times and still know the lines by heart. The film’s vehicle is an attraction and a filming location. Häjyt gathered a total of 330,000 viewers. “Häjyt 2 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated domestic films of the era, both among true fans and the general public. At the same time, it is a celebration film of Solar Films’ extensive, 30-year history,” comments producer Markus Selin. The film was produced by Solar Films’ Hanna Virolainen, Markus Selin and Jukka Helle. The film is distributed by Nordisk Film and its screening rights have been acquired by MTV.

Toimintaelokuva nykyajan häjyistä
Konsta Karhu on jatkanut isänsä Jussi Murikan polkua ja istunut kiven sisässä sovittamassa syntejään. Paras ystävä Jalo vasikoi aikanaan Konstan, joka punoo vankilassa kostoa. Vapauden koittaessa Karhu palaa Etelä-Pohjanmaalle. Häjyn veri virtaa vahvana suonissa ja pikkurikollisen leima loistaa otsassa. Konsta kohtaa yllättäen menneisyytensä ja joutuu päätöksen eteen, jatkaako vihan tiellä vai antaako anteeksi. Miten uuden sukupolven häjyn käy?

Rooleissa kotimaisia eturivin näyttelijöitä
Konstan roolissa nähdään Joel Hirvonen, Jussi Murikkana Samuli Edelmann, Jaloa näyttelee Severi Saarinen, Siskoa Sari Havas, Terhiä Linda Wiklund, Saaraa Saaga Salo ja Jehua Ilkka Heiskanen.

Kuvauspaikat Etelä-Pohjanmaalta Espanjaan
Elokuvaa on kuvattu Etelä-Pohjanmaan lakeusmaisemissa Kauhavalla ja Seinäjoella sekä Helsingissä, Amsterdamissa ja Espanjassa.

Liki 25 vuoden odotus palkitaan
Aleksi Mäkelän ohjaamasta Häjyt-elokuvasta (1999) tuli aikojen saatossa ilmiö. Osa elokuvan faneista katsoi sen lukemattomia kertoja ja osaa vuorosanoja edelleen ulkoa. Elokuvan ajoneuvo on nähtävyys ja kuvauskohde. Häjyt keräsi katsojia yhteensä 330 000.

”Häjyt 2 on kiistatta yksi aikakauden odotetuimmista kotimaisista elokuvista niin tosifanien kuin ison yleisön keskuudessa. Se on samalla Solar Filmsin mittavan, 30-vuotisen historian, juhlaelokuva”, kommentoi tuottaja Markus Selin.

Elokuvan ovat tuottaneet Solar Filmsin Hanna Virolainen, Markus Selin ja Jukka Helle. Elokuvan levittää Nordisk Film ja sen esitysoikeudet on hankkinut MTV.

Feature Film KALEVALA – The story of Kullervo

The Story of Kullervo, based on the Finnish national epic Kalevala, is director Antti J. Jokinen’s decades-long dream. The filming of the historical drama film, written by Jokinen and Jorma Tommila, is filming in North Karelia’s Nurmes, in the Bomba region.

The film stars Elias Salonen and Eero Aho, Olli Rahkonen, Krista Kosonen among others.

Charlie Petersson as Sebastian Greenwood in TV series “Take the Money and Run”

Charlie Petersson takes on the lead role in the new international series “Take The Money And Run”, the adaption of the OneCoin scandal – a crypto currency which turned out to be the biggest pyradime scheme the world has ever seen. Petersson portrays the real life person Sebastian Greenwood, who together with “Cryptoqueen”  and FBI top 10 most wanted fugitive Ruja Ignatova scammed people around the world for 20 billion dollars.

OneCoin launched in 2014 as a revolutionary cryptocurrency, but what was promised to be a safe investment soon turned out to be a pyramid scheme. The Swede Sebastian Greenwood and his business partner Ruja Ignatova, who founded OneCoin in 2014, managed to attract investors globally to deposit their money, making Greenwood one of Sweden’s most famous fraudsters, with income of up to SEK 200 million per month. While Greenwood was arrested and put on trial, Ignatova disappeared without a trace in 2017. Dubbed the “Cryptoqueen,” Ignatova fled as suspicions and criminal investigations grew and is now believed to be hiding on a luxury yacht in the Mediterranean. Ignatova, who is a Bulgarian-German entrepreneur and lawyer, was behind an alleged cryptocurrency project that was exposed as one of the biggest scams in history. Through OneCoin, investors worldwide were defrauded of an estimated $4 billion. Since she disappeared about seven years ago, Ignatova has been wanted by the FBI and Interpol for fraud and money laundering. Additionally, a $5 million reward has been offered for tips leading to her arrest, but despite extensive international searches, her current whereabouts remain unknown.

The miniseries will be distributed by ZDF, shooting with Pyjama Pictures/Seven One Studios 2025.

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