Clumsy Little Acts of Tenderness
By Miia Tervo
2015 | 9 min | Shorts
The Finnish short comedy by Miia Tervo portrays an anything but typical relationship between a loving father and his skeptical daughter.
Miia Tervo
ActorDirectorMiia Tervo is a Finnish film director known for her work in both fiction and documentary films. She studied film directing at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki and has since made a name for herself in the Finnish film industry. Some of her notable works include the feature film "Aurora" and the short film "The Seal and the Shepherd."
Tervo's film "Aurora" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and has received critical acclaim for its unique storytelling and strong performances. Tervo's work often explores themes of identity, relationships, and societal norms.
While there is no public information available about specific awards won by Miia Tervo, her contributions to the film industry have garnered attention and praise from audiences and critics alike.
Films
Nelly
By Miia Tervo
2015 | 16 min | Kids & Family
A car drives through the snow. Behind the wheel is thirteen years old Nelly who wants to go home. Separating her from her goal are three questions, two keys, a diving tower and a racing heart. Chris Raiber sends the young NELLY on a surreal journey in this short film drama of the same name. NELLY has run at festivals around the world and has won numerous awards, inclduing the Generation 14 plus Special Mention Award at the 65th Berlinale, as well as the Best Live Action Film at the Interfilm 31th ...
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