The Mine (2016)
A gripping Finnish drama about corporate greed, environmental cover-ups, and one man's moral reckoning at the heart of a mining scandal.
The Mine - Movie Information
- Original Title: Jättiläinen
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Aleksi Salmenperä
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 37m
- Original Language: Finnish
- Spoken Languages: Finnish
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 22, 2016 (Finland - K-12)
- Alternative Titles: Jätten (FI)
- Production Companies: Helsinki-filmi
- Production Countries: Finland
The Mine - Plot
A young and ambitious civil servant Jussi finds himself being in charge of the environmental permit of a huge nickel and uranium mine in Northern Finland. The Talvivaara mine, led by a charismatic globe trotting visioner Pekka Perä is introducing an entirely new method of collecting minerals whilst creating jobs in one of the poorest areas in Scandinavia. Jussi slowly discovers that he has been led astray by several people and that the new method has serious downsides he did not forsee. The mine is causing environmental hazards that are being hushed down. A new application for another permit is brough to his table by the same mine. Along with the application comes an interesting job offer and a chance of a new beginning. Jussi has to decide whether he will play along and if so, with whom.
The Mine - Trailer
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A story worth a half billion euros.
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The Mine - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Aleksi Salmenperä
Main Cast
- Joonas Saartamo
- Jani Volanen
- Peter Franzén
- Saara Kotkaniemi
- Elena Leeve
- Leea Klemola
- Pertti Sveholm
- Jussi Nikkilä
- Pirjo Lonka
- Minna Suuronen
Writers
- Pekko Pesonen
Producers
- Annika Sucksdorff
- Aleksi Bardy
The Mine - FAQs
Is The Mine based on a true story?
Yes, The Mine is inspired by the real-life Talvivaara mining scandal in Northern Finland. The Talvivaara mine gained notoriety for serious environmental violations, including toxic wastewater leaks, making it one of Finland's most controversial industrial disasters of the 2000s.
What is The Mine (2016) about?
The Mine follows Jussi, a young Finnish civil servant tasked with overseeing the environmental permit of a large nickel and uranium mine in Northern Finland. As he investigates, he uncovers suppressed environmental hazards and faces a moral dilemma when offered a lucrative job by the very company he is regulating.
Where can you watch The Mine (2016)?
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Who are the main actors in The Mine?
The Mine stars Joonas Saartamo as Jussi Karevuo, Jani Volanen as the charismatic mine director Pekka Perä, and Peter Franzén as Raimo. The cast also includes Saara Kotkaniemi, Elena Leeve, Leea Klemola, Pertti Sveholm, Jussi Nikkilä, Pirjo Lonka, and Minna Suuronen.
Who directed The Mine (2016)?
The Mine was directed by Aleksi Salmenperä, a Finnish filmmaker known for socially engaged dramas. The screenplay was written by Pekko Pesonen, and the film was produced by Annika Sucksdorff and Aleksi Bardy under the Helsinki-filmi production company.
When was The Mine released in Finland?
The Mine was released in Finland on January 22, 2016, with a K-12 age classification, meaning it is recommended for viewers aged 12 and older. The film was produced by Helsinki-filmi and represents a significant entry in contemporary Finnish cinema.
How long is The Mine (2016)?
The Mine has a runtime of 97 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes. The film is a Finnish-language drama produced in Finland, offering a tightly paced narrative that blends corporate intrigue with environmental and ethical themes.
What is the tagline of The Mine?
The Mine carries the evocative tagline "A story worth a half billion euros," a direct reference to the enormous financial stakes surrounding the real-life Talvivaara mining operation that inspired the film, underscoring the tension between economic ambition and environmental responsibility.
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