Five days and five nights in the village of Sodankylä, the heart of Finnish Lapland, north of the Arctic Circle. Where the sun doesn’t set at all in summer.

Timeless masterpieces from veteran filmmakers are presented side by side with contemporary films. Leading film critics provide their insight into cinema’s finest classics.

Ever since the festival’s origin, Festival Director Peter von Bagh has interviewed the main guests in the famous morning discussions: These sessions form the core of this book.

Thanks to our guests throughout the 30 years, the spirit of Sodankylä is well known around the world.