Country: Finland
Year: 2024
Duration: 99'
In a remote valley of the Pyrenees, where magic and ancient mysticism weave through daily life, seekers from around the world arrive to escape their pasts and seek rebirth through an occult-tinged faith. Among them is Richard Stanley, a once-celebrated filmmaker turned spiritual leader after a dramatic fall from Hollywood. When allegations of domestic abuse come to light, his admirers must confront reality. Is the region truly transformative, or have they been manipulated by a false prophet?
Biography
film director
Otso Tiainen
(Finland) he co-created and directed the series Sami Yaffa – Sound Tracker (2014–2017), featuring the renowned bassist Sami Yaffa of Hanoi Rocks. The series was a major success in Finland and was acquired by Netflix for several territories, earning him two Venla awards and a nomination for Best TV Director. In 2021, he directed the documentary series Meeri Koutaniemi, irti kuvasta, focused on the world of visual arts and Finnish artists. A self-taught director, he has also established himself in music videos and advertising, winning his first awards as early as 2002 and directing numerous spots for high-profile clients. Shadowland is his last project.
FILMOGRAFIA
Hanoi Rocks: Buried Alive (videoclip, 2009), Sami Yaffa - Sound Tracker (serie tv, 2014-18), Meeri Koutaniemi, irti kuvasta (serie tv, 2021), Shadowland (doc, 2024).
Declaration
film director
“Shadowland is about people who don’t feel at home in modern society and find refuge in a remote region in the South of France. While this magical world may seem strange and fantastic, the aspirations of these seekers are universal. We all seek that which would make us whole: for some, it’s success, for some, spirituality – but we must be careful about who we decide to follow. Shadowland is also the story of us as filmmakers. We fell in love with this place, we found adventures in it and we, too, were deceived.”
Cast
& Credits
DIRECTOR: Otso Tiainen. SCREENPLAY: Kalle Kinnunen, Otso Tiainen. CINEMATOGRAPHY: Max Smeds, Peter Flinckenberg. FILM EDITING: Jussi Heikkinen, Mikko Sippola. MUSIC: Timo Kaukolampi, Tuomo Puranen. SOUND: Svante Colérus. PRODUCTION: Kalle Kinnunen for Oy Bufo Ab.
CONTACT: Kalle Kinnunen kpkinnunen@gmail.com
