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The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic

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Internationally acclaimed at Venice, Berlin, SXSW and beyond, writer-director Teemu Nikki's darkly humorous Finnish romance becomes a cinematically unusual action-thriller, empathetically shot from the shallow-focus perspective of a character (and real-life actor) who is blind and unable to walk. The brightest moments in movie lover Jaakko's day are shared on the phone with Sirpa, the woman he loves even though they've never met in person. When Sirpa gets difficult news, Jaako decides he must go to her immediately, but will need the help of kind strangers between home and her... what could go wrong?
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Peter Rainer FilmWeek (LAist) Feb 15, 2023
This is maybe the best movie I've seen so far this year... It's a full-scale performance and a terrific movie. Go to Full Review Kristen Lopez TheWrap Feb 3, 2023
There’s certainly enough charm to spare from the film’s leads, but the storytelling too often relies on disabled people in peril and other tropes that simply regurgitate what we’ve seen. Go to Full Review Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com Feb 3, 2023
3.5/4
A charming premise that then turns into a suspense movie. Go to Full Review Paul Emmanuel Enicola The Movie Buff Jul 7, 2024
B+
Poikolainen’s performance through clenched teeth moved me in ways that only a handful of films did in recent years. Go to Full Review Zach Youngs InSession Film Jul 3, 2024
B+
The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic is certainly off the beaten path, but well worth the journey. Go to Full Review Erik Childress Movie Madness Podcast May 22, 2023
3.5/4
The film's unique visual style compliments Petri Poikolainen's terrific performance in Teemu Nikki's funny, tense and very moving film about the universal pleasures that connect us. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David S Feb 7, 2023 Tough to watch, but powerful. It was described as "darkly humorous." It's definitely dark, somewhat depressing really, but there is very little humor. It's a film that will certainly make you think. See more dave d @RT34924333 Nov 10, 2023 Petri Poikolainen is 'The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic' and it's one of the most unique love stories put to film. There is a jarring shift in the film about midway through which could take you out of the film, but it is totally plausible and done really well. The film is shot in such a unique way that it feels like you're in the wheelchair. The camera is at eye level for our titular character which works to make the impact of the final scene that much more powerful. Final Score: 8.4/10 See more Read all reviews
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Teemu Nikki

Director

Petri Poikolainen

Jaakko

Marjaana Maijala

Actor

Hannamaija Nikander

Actor

Samuli Jaskio

Actor

Rami Rusinen

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Synopsis Internationally acclaimed at Venice, Berlin, SXSW and beyond, writer-director Teemu Nikki's darkly humorous Finnish romance becomes a cinematically unusual action-thriller, empathetically shot from the shallow-focus perspective of a character (and real-life actor) who is blind and unable to walk. The brightest moments in movie lover Jaakko's day are shared on the phone with Sirpa, the woman he loves even though they've never met in person. When Sirpa gets difficult news, Jaako decides he must go to her immediately, but will need the help of kind strangers between home and her... what could go wrong?
Director
Teemu Nikki
Producer
Jani Pösö, Teemu Nikki
Screenwriter
Teemu Nikki
Distributor
Cinedigm
Production Co
It's Alive Films
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Finnish
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 3, 2023, Limited
Runtime
1h 22m
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