Winter War DVD – Taneli Makela 

Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. The dramatic story of the winter of 1939-1940, when Finland defended herself against overwhelming odds during an attack by the Soviet Army. The historic battle has come to be known as the Finnish Miracle.

Finnish war drama portraying the 1939-40 war between Russia and Finland. In late November 1939, Russia attacked Finland after the Finns refused Stalin’s demands to relinquish territory in Karelia. This film tells the story of a platoon of Finnish reservists, including farmer brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala (Taneli and Konsta Makela), who become caught up in the brutal conflict.

Russia attacked Finland in late November 1939. This film tells the story of a Finnish platoon of reservists from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Osttrobottnia who leave their homes and go to war. The film focuses on the farmer brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala.