In Memoriam/Islanders
Jänis Matleena
A story of the grief surrounding a mother’s death, memories of loss, and the joy of summer cabin life, drawn from 8 mm home movies filmed by three generations.
Production Year
2025
Duration
00:24:40
Tyyppi
Asiasana
cine cameras, cultural heritage, death, documentary films, experimental films, grief, media art, memory (cognition), nostalgia, summer cottages, transgenerationality
Original Title
Muistokirjoitus/Saarelaiset
Finnish Title
Muistokirjoitus/Saarelaiset
English Title
In Memoriam/Islanders
Dialogue
No
Sound
Yes
Cast
Kati Immonen (Animaattori), Matleena Jänis (Author), Matleena Jänis (Cinematographer), Pertti Ahva (Cinematographer), Paavo Jänis (Cinematographer), Tuomas Kallio (Composer), Matleena Jänis (Director), Alfred Kordelinin säätiö (Funder), Koneen säätiö (Funder), Taiteen edistämiskeskus (Funder), Suomen Kulttuurirahasto (Funder), Janne Jankeri (Sound Design)
Press Photos
Matleena Jänis works as a filmmaker and visual artist in Eastern Finland. Her award-winning documentary films, short films, and animated films have been broadcast on television, shown in galleries and screened in numerous international film festivals since 1997. She has taken part in exhibitions, published photo books, and curated art exhibitions and events. In her work, Jänis has explored subjects such as memory, cultural history, transgenerationalism, imaginary worlds and religions. Her work has a distinctive, rich style and is filled with warm-hearted humour.