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A woman reflects on her childhood relationship with her father, attempting to understand the depths of his despair and the truth of his myths.

The Year 1939 is an exemplary reconstruction of an historical turning point. Time and again, the images and the remembered stories, the songs and the faces of actors, politicians and millions like us, just refuse to add up to a vision that is whole and clear - here, something is always askew. History is the abyss staring back, and looking none too happy. A profound meditation on doubt and sorrow.

Sodankyla film festival started at 1986 and was created by Finnish directors Anssi Manttari, Aki and Mika Kaurismaki, along with Peter Von Bagh. Sodankyla Forever is a great documentary especially for movie enthusiasts. Following the years of Sodankyla film festival through all of the great artists, who have visited the legendary festival under the midnight sun of Finland.The documentary has lots of great conversations from people directing great films. If you can find one with subtitles or you understand Finnish, and you love films it's a must see! Lots of legendary names from the movie business, talking not only about their own work, but also about the passion and love for movies and most importantly, about their own idols. Narrated by the late Peter Von Bagh, who also conducted the conversations in the festival. Von Bagh is a very important figure in Finland, when it comes to movies.