Joutsa Cinema: The Charm of Days

A director discovers her reclusive artist aunt's hidden world and begins filming it - only to find herself collaborating with her aunt in the process. Their emerging dialogue opens a window into passionate artistic creation and a life lived on one's own terms.

The Charm of Days explores creation as a way of life, complex family relationships, love, and the touch of mortality - as well as a journey toward self-discovery and acceptance of one's own choices. Director Karin reflects on her film: "My aunt Markku's pursuit of living life on his own terms has inspired me. In his case, art and life cannot be separated. Markku has been guided by passion rather than ambition, and the process has interested him more than the result. I believe we have much to learn from people like Markku - and there are invisible Markkus in every family."

Tickets 12 €. More information: Joutsa Cinema, [email protected], 040 358 4539.