Movie with researchers: The Forest's Archipelago document

Finland is an ocean Forest. Most of it are well-aligned trees. In there, encompassing small patches of isolated old-growth forests with biodiversity. These sanctuaries form an archipelago of fragile, precious islands. But on these islands, the life is difficult for animal species such as the Siberian flying squirrel or the willow tit to survive as their ecosystems shrink due to clear-cutting and land use. Fortunately, Finns are becoming aware of the situation inherited from the past, and a new generation of small forest owners are rethinking how the forest is used.

The multilingual document has English subtitles. Watch the teaser

Researchers Emma Vatka and Stefan Prost from the University of Oulu and forest owner Katri Kurkela are featured in the documentary and will participate in a discussion after the screening. The discussion will be held in Finnish and English.

The Forest's Archipelago document, released in 2024, was directed by Clément Couturier.

Duration: film 52 min + discussion 50 min

Free tickets for the screening can be reserved on the Star Cinema website three weeks before the screening. Reservations require logging in/registration to the cinema's ticket reservation system (registration and privacy policy). The film evening is offered by the University of Oulu.

Reserved tickets must be redeemed 15 minutes before the screening starts.

More information: viestinta@oulu.fi