To celebrate Finland’s Independence Day On Friday December 6, we will be screening our Finnish-Canadian documentary film Finland House Society’s event at the Scandinavian Centre.
A slightly shortened version, available to view in Finland only, is available at Yle Areena https://areena.yle.fi/1-65907297
From the Front to the West Coast: The Recollections of the Finnish War Veterans in Vancouver
Rintamalta Länsirannikolle: Vancouverin suomalaiset sotaveteraanit muistelevat
Date: Saturday December 6, 2025
Time: In the daytime
Location: Scandinavian Community Centre
Contact: TBA
This is an emotive documentary directed and produced in British Columbia about Finnish World War II Veterans. The veterans tell their stories revealing history through personal experience: why and how they fought; the personal consequences, as well as the consequences to the country as a whole; tragedy and hope. The archival footage is fascinating. The captivating stories depict the significance of home during childhood and youth. It also tells the story of how and why they left Finland after the war to start a new life in Canada. Even though the topic is war, humour has not been forgotten.
See www.leenakelly.com for info.
66 minutes in Finnish with English subtitles
Sponsored by Vancouver Finlandia Club and Finland House Society
Post expires at 4:26pm on Sunday December 7th, 2025
