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Lapland War

Lapland War

A powerful Finnish war film brought to life through compelling performances, remarkable production design and a story rooted in Finnish history.

Directed by acclaimed Finnish filmmaker Aku Louhimies, Lapland War (Lapin sota) tells the story of the Lapland War of 1944–1945, the dramatic final chapter of Finland’s wartime history. Based on Antti Tuuri’s novel Rauta-antura, the film brings together an international cast, including Luukas Niskanen, Sannah Nedergård, Volker Bruch, Peter Franzén, Amelie Blauberg, Ronja Orasta and Elli Arstila.

Following its theatrical premiere on 23 October 2026, the film made an extraordinary impact, attracting over 100,000 cinema-goers in just five days and setting a remarkable record for Finnish cinema.

Our work focused on set photography – capturing the atmosphere of the production, the cast and the moments behind the scenes, preserving the visual story of an ambitious cinematic production.

A glimpse behind the scenes of one of Finland’s most talked-about film productions.

Actor Luukas Niskanen on the set of Lapland War – professional film set photography by Muud Creative.

Photographer: Juuli Aschan Sveins
Production company: Backmann & Hoderoff
Director: Aku Louhimies
DOP: Ari Virem

Actors in historical military costumes during a Lapland War film production. Set photography capturing the atmosphere of the Lapland War film production Actress Sannah Nedergård on set during the Lapland War film production – set photography by Muud Creative. Lapland War film production photography by Muud Creative Set photography featuring actors Sannah Nedergård and Volker Bruch on the set of the historical film Lapland War. Historical film production set featuring wartime scenery and authentic details. Professional film production photography by Muud Creative, documenting a story from Finnish history. Sannah Nedergård in a historical scene from the Lapland War – professional film set photography. Behind-the-scenes set photography of actress Sannah Nedergård during the Lapland War film production in Finland. Set photography capturing the atmosphere of the Lapland War film production Luukas Niskanen in a historical scene from Lapland War, captured through cinematic set photography. Professional set photographer documenting the making of a historical film. Atmospheric behind-the-scenes photograph of Aku Louhimies from a Finnish war film production. Professional film production photography by Muud Creative, documenting a story from Finnish history. Cinematic still photography documenting a historical film production in Lapland Behind the scenes of a historical film production depicting the Lapland War Behind-the-scenes photography from a film about the Lapland War in Finland. Film set photography of actor Luukas Niskanen during the production of Lapland War in Finland. Film set photography of actor Luukas Niskanen during the production of Lapland War in Finland.
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