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Political monsters, defiant children and sex club patrons: Love & Anarchy reveals its first programme titles and visual identity
The first programme selections push the boundaries of time, reality and storytelling with vampires and animated characters, but also delve into border disputes in the Turkish mountains. Meanwhile, this year’s festival visuals, created by award-winning comic artist Juliana Hyrri, straddle the line between defiance and playfulness. The 39th Helsinki International Film Festival – Love &…
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Come build Love & Anarchy with us!
The application form for volunteer positions for the 2026 Love & Anarchy festival and industry event Finnish Film Affair is now open! Love & Anarchy and Finnish Film Affair are made possible by 200-300 volunteers yearly, united by their love for film. We warmly welcome new applicants and experienced festival veterans from all ages, genders,…
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Vantaa Orchestra and Love & Anarchy proudly present: Interstellar Live at Musiikkitalo
Interstellar Live concert will have its Nordic premiere at Musiikkitalo this autumn, accompanied by the new concert hall organ and a full symphony orchestra! Hans Zimmer’s stunning score will be performed by Vantaa Orchestra and organ virtuoso Roger Sayer, who was personally selected by Zimmer to play the organ elements on the original soundtrack. Tickets are…
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Love & Anarchy x the Amos Anderson Fund Presents: Trine Dyrholm Masterclass
Love & Anarchy Presents spotlights award-winning Danish actress Trine Dyrholm on May 7, with a Masterclass in acting led by Dyrholm herself. The evening will feature two recent films starring Dyrholm: the beautifully perceptive family drama Beginnings (2025) and the critically acclaimed Second Victims (2024). The evening is organized in collaboration with the Amos Anderson…
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LUX Audience Award celebrates European cinema through the voice of the audience
The LUX Audience Award will once again be presented to a European film in spring 2026. R&A spoke with Marjo Pipinen, winner of the LUX prize trip, and Claire Delhom, Finland’s LUX Young Talent representative, about the significance of the award and why each of us should rate the films we watch. Competing for the…
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Disunited Nations explores the UN in crisis – director Christophe Cotteret to attend the Finnish premiere
Refugee Film Festival and R&A will present the documentary Disunited Nations on April 17 at Bio Rex Lasipalatsi. After the screening, a discussion event will be held with the film’s director Christophe Cotteret and expert guests. Love & Anarchy and Refugee Film Festival invite audiences in April to engage with a highly topical film and…
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Love & Anarchy and Topi Borg join forces for April’s R&A Presents screenings
April’s R&A Presents screenings on April 11 will feature films selected by Topi Borg: the cult classic family film The Iron Giant and the outrageous pastiche Fucktoys. The screenings celebrate the launch of the new show Topi Borgin elokuvakerho, with Borg in attendance to discuss the films with the audience. At the R&A Presents screenings…
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Love & Anarchy is recruiting – join our festival team!
Would you like to help create Finland’s largest and most diverse film event? The 39th HIFF – Love & Anarchy festival will once again bring the best of international cinema to screens across the Helsinki metropolitan area this September. We are now looking for motivated people to join our cheerful and ambitious team for the…
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Love & Anarchy is once again looking for the best Finnish short films!
Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy invites short filmmakers to participate in this year’s National Competition. The submission is open from March 2 until May 15. All films selected for the competition will be screened as part of the 39th Love & Anarchy festival 17.–27.9.2026. The submission for the National Competition is open…
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February’s R&A Presents screenings celebrate anime with a highly anticipated new release, a forgotten gem, and a family favorite
The R&A Presents screenings bring festival vibes to the start of the year! The screenings at Bio Rex Lasipalatsi on Saturday, 28 February are dedicated to Japanese anime cinema, featuring the highly anticipated new release Scarlet, the cult classic Angel’s Egg, and the Studio Ghibli favorite Arrietty. The February R&A Presents screenings invite anime lovers…