Saarijärvi’s 42nd Film Week

Saarijärvi Film Week, now being held for the 42nd time, has established itself as a November bright spot for film lovers. The week is full of new releases and mysterious classics, shown in mystery screenings. In collaboration with Saarijärvi Museum and local filmmakers, the programme also features war history and portraits of people connected to the region. Admission prices for individual screenings are listed below in the programme. The week also includes plenty of free screenings.

On the opening day, Sunday 8 November 2026, our guest will be actor Maiju Jokinen, known to Finnish audiences as Jonna in the television series and film adaptations of Kyllä isä osaa. The recipient of the Matti Pellonpää Film Culture Award, being presented for the 27th time this year, will be announced on Friday 13 November 2026. The evening will be capped by a panel discussion with director and guest Markku Pölönen.

Saarijärvi Film Week is organised by Saarijärven Elokuvakerho r.y. together with several partners. Our main partners are the City of Saarijärvi, Sampo-lehti, Saarijärven Pullistuksen Kisakino and Termex-Eriste Oy.

Sunday 8 November
11.00 Children’s Mystery Film (S, 53 min), €0
12.15 Children’s Mystery Film (S, 73 min), €0
14.00 Kansakunnan olohuone (S, 82 min), €6
16.00 Kyllä isä osaa Lapissa (S, 85 min), €6
Guest: actor Maiju Jokinen
18.15 Isänpäivä (K-7, 99 min), €8
20.15 Death of Robin Hood (K-16, 142 min), €8

Monday 9 November
15.00 Mystery Film (K-7, 93 min), €0
17.00 Mystery Film (K-12, 108 min), €0
19.15 The Devil Wears Prada 2 (K-7, 119 min), €8

Tuesday 10 November
15.00 Saara. Taiteilija – oman tiensä kulkija (S, 47 min), €0 / voluntary contribution
16.15 Autofiktio (K-12, 112 min), €6
18.30 Mystery Film (K-12, 108 min), €0

Wednesday 11 November
15.00 Osasto Savukoski partisaanien jäljillä (K-12, 63 min), €0 / voluntary contribution
17.00 Päivien lumo (S, 88 min), €6
19.00 Orava (K-12, 93 min), €8

Thursday 12 November 2026
15.00 Repunkannosta – Dokumentti Paavo Suorannasta (S, 55 min), €0 / voluntary contribution
17.00 Mystery Film (K-7, 75 min), €0
19.00 The Drama (K-12, 105 min), €8

Friday 13 November
15.00 Mystery Film (K-12, 105 min), €0
17.00 Mystery Film (K-12, 105 min), €0
19.00 Matti Pellonpää Award presentation, Ortotopologian loputtomat alkeet (K-7, 75 min), €6. Director and guest: Markku Pölönen.
21.15 Obsession (K-16, 108 min), €8

Saturday 14 November
11.00 Children’s Mystery Film (S, 65 min), €0
12.30 Children’s Mystery Film (K-7, 83 min), €0
14.30 Arizonan Jari – documentary about Jari Piispanen (S, 30 min), €0 / voluntary contribution
15.30 EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (K-7, 95 min), €8
18.00 Kaunis, rietas, onnellinen (K-12, 117 min), €6
20.30 Backrooms (K-16, 110 min), €8

Sunday 15 November
11.00 Viiru ja Pesonen – paras joulu ikinä (S, 78 min), €4
13.00 Laula minulle Arja (S, 98 min), €6
15.00 Kappale kauneinta Suomea (K-7, 94 min), €6
17.00 Sirât (K-16, 115 min), €6
19.15 Mystery Film (K-12, 162 min), €0