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THE HAPPIEST DAY IN THE LIFE OF OLLI MAKI

June 23 – 29
THE HAPPIEST DAY IN THE LIFE OF OLLI MAKI

The true story of Olli Mäki, the famous Finnish boxer who had a shot at the 1962 World Featherweight title. Immensely talented and equally modest, Olli’s small town life is transformed when he is swept into national stardom and suddenly regarded as a symbol of his country. There’s only one problem: Olli has just fallen in love. Inside the ring, it’s Finland vs. the USA, but outside, boxing and romance become unlikely adversaries vying for Olli’s attention. This charming feature debut from Juho Kuosmanen was awarded the Un Certain Regard Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
Dir: Juho Kuosmanen / 2016 / Finland / 92 min

“J.P. Passi’s hand-held black-and-white cinematography cries out for big-screen viewing.” – Scott Marks, San Diego Reader

“A lyrical sense of bittersweet acceptance permeates freshman director Juho Kuosmanen’s marvelous sports biopic from its very first, perfectly composed frame.” – Guy Lodge, Variety

“‘The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki’ is a lovely piece of work, a sweet, warmly observed tale overlaid with just the right amount of Scandinavian melancholy, a combination that perfectly suits its quietly engaging protagonist.” – Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

SCREENING: FRI 6/23 6:30PM; SAT 6/24 4:00PM; SUN 6/25 2:30PM & 7:30PM; TUE 6/27 6:30PM; WED 6/28 4:00PM & 9:00PM, THU 6/29 6:30PM
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