The Illuminators
Original title: Valontuojat
“The story of a Baltic German refugee who became Lapland’s father of light”
Overview
Filmmaker Antti Haase takes us on a personal journey, learning about his fathers’ legacy. Baltic German engineer Gunnar Haase, initially a refugee, arrived in Finnish Lapland in 1945 to repair the destruction left by the Germans. Antti’s father Hannu continued grandfather Gunnar’s mission to bring electricity to Lapland – the powerlines finally reaching the very last Lapland home on the 23th July,1987. Rural electrification was an enormous undertaking; it brought modern life and equality to people still living in the harsh nature. And while the undertaking took a heavy toll, it also illuminated the way forward. The Illuminators is an inspiring story about courage and social progress as well as sons following in their father’s footsteps.
Top-billed cast
- GGunnar Haase
- HHannu Haase
- AAntti Haase
Crew
- Director
- Antti Haase
- Writer
- Antti Haase
- Production
- Illume
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Who directed The Illuminators?
The Illuminators was directed by Antti Haase.
When was The Illuminators released?
The Illuminators was released in 2017.
