---
title: "Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rare-exports-a-christmas-tale-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 48395
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rare-exports-a-christmas-tale-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Fantasy, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Filmpool Nord, Cinet, Kinology. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An arctic excavation uncovers an evil Santa Claus just before Christmas."

### Why Watch
- unique holiday premise
- atmospheric arctic setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- short runtime leaves viewers wanting more
- may be too frightening for young children
- Tone & Suitability: Contains fantasy horror elements involving a frightening Santa Claus.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, festive, suspenseful, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/rare-exports-a-christmas-tale-2010#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jalmari Helander
- **Networks / Studios**: Filmpool Nord, Cinet, Kinology

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Onni Tommila** as *Pietari*
- **Jorma Tommila** as *Rauno*
- **Tommi Korpela** as *Aimo*
- **Rauno Juvonen** as *Piiparinen*
- **Per Christian Ellefsen** as *Riley*
- **Ilmari Järvenpää** as *Juuso*
- **Peeter Jakobi** as *Pietari's Elf*
- **Jonathan Hutchings** as *Greene*
- **Risto Salmi** as *Sheriff*
- **Jens Sivertsen** as *Main Elf*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2010.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in arctic Finland.

### Q: Who is the main young character?
The young character is Pietari.

### Q: What is the profession of Pietari's father?
Pietari's father is a reindeer herder.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film falls under fantasy and horror.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48395)

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