World Premiere of Ortotopologian loputtomat alkeet at the University of Oulu on 12 September

Ortotopologian loputtomat alkeet tells the story of a unique Oulu phenomenon that once captured national attention. Aapo Heikkilä (1931-1993) served as a docent of orthotopology at the University of Oulu for nearly 30 years and was the world’s only representative of this unconventional “field of science.” During the 1980s, Heikkilä became something of a scientific celebrity and was widely regarded as the University of Oulu’s best-known academic figure.

It is especially fitting that the film’s world premiere will take place in Heikkilä’s home venue, the University’s L1 Lecture Hall. Before the screening, the film will be introduced by director Markku Pölönen and lead actor Mika Nuojua, who portrays all of the film’s main characters. Audiences can look forward to subtle humour, moving moments, and a distinctive story rooted in Oulu’s cultural history.

Date and time: Saturday, 12 September 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Venue: L1 Lecture Hall, Linnanmaa Campus
Duration: 75 minutes
Language: Finnish (no subtitles)

The screening is exclusively for University of Oulu students and staff. Advance registration is required, and the registration confirmation email serves as the admission ticket for the event. To reserve an accessible seat, please contact universityofoulu2026@oulu.fi

Register for the event via this link.

A second screening will be held on the same day at 4:00 p.m. This screening is open to the public and requires a paid ticket. Tickets can be purchased in advance at ouluinmovies.fi.

Café Puolukka, located in the main lobby of the Linnanmaa Campus, will be open and serving the attendees on Saturday, 12 September, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026, and the Oulu in Movies Festival is part of the official Oulu2026 cultural programme.