00:00Finland has selected the film Family Time as its entry for the Best International Feature
00:05category at the 2025 Oscars.
00:08Directed and written by Tia Pouvo, the movie dwells into the intricate dynamics of family
00:13life through the lens of three troubled families who come together at their grandparents'
00:18home for the holidays.
00:19The film features an ensemble cast including Ria Kateja, Elina Nytila, and more.
00:25The film is noted for its dark humor that adds a unique twist to the Christmas setting.
00:32Family Time is a feature adaption of Kuvu's 2018 short film of the same name.
00:37It was premiered at the Bollinella Encounter section last year and was well-received in
00:42Finland, winning several juicy awards including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
00:50Finland has previously received only one Oscar nomination in this category for The
00:55Man Without a Past in 2002 and has yet to win.
00:59The submission period for the Oscars closes on November 14, 2024, with nominations announced
01:06on January 17, 2025, and the ceremony set for March 2, 2025.
01:14The Finnish panel notes, Family Time, a truly unique and skillfully crafted movie, demonstrates
01:20the fusion of visual excellence and emotional depth.
01:23Detailed insights into the everyday life of Finland grow into a relatable journey, as
01:28the movie is globally acclaimed, as confirmed.
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