The Winter War 1989
“They held back the Russian Juggernaut in a frozen Hell!”
What is The Winter War?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Winter War" (1989). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 189 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 30, 1989
- Original language
- FI
- Origin
- Finland
- Studios
- National-Filmi
- Budget
- $4,414,000
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 102 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~189 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- National-Filmi
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Winter War" (1989).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Omit details not in the material.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Winter War (1989).
Release Date: 12/30/1989 (US).
Genre: Drama and War.
Runtime: 3h 9m.
Director: Pekka Parikka.
Source material: Based on the 1984 novel Talvisota by Antti Tuuri.
Setting: 1939 Winter War; World War 2.
Plot: After Nazi Germany invades Poland in September 1939, Russia attacks Finland in November 1939. Finnish reservists leave home and go to war.
Characters: Brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala, farmers from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia, serving in a Finnish platoon/infantry regiment.
Specific locations: Kauhava, Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia, Karelian Isthmus.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama and war that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Winter War worth watching?
The Winter War holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 102 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, War for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Winter War and when was it released?
The Winter War is a feature film with a runtime of 189 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Winter War?
The Winter War was directed by Pekka Parikka.
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