Discover the insightful and moving documentaries by the award-winning director. This DVD collection brings together some of Taru Mäkelä's most significant documentary films, which explore Finnish history, culture, and human destinies in a unique way. Mäkelä is known for her ability to find great stories through small details and personal experiences.
The collection includes, among others, the following works:
Lotat (1995): A powerful and popular documentary about the women who served as volunteers on the front lines and in the home front during the wars. The film gives a voice to the Lotta members themselves and debunks myths surrounding them.
Saalis (2007): A captivating documentary that sheds light on the stages of Finnish film history and the influential figures in the field. The film is a tribute to the passion of filmmaking and its creators.
Daavid - tarina kunniasta ja häpeästä (1997): The story of Finnish Jewish soldiers in World War II. The documentary addresses difficult questions of loyalty and identity under the pressure of history.
