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Helena Ahonen

Director
Helena Ahonen is a talented actress known for her work in Finnish cinema. She has appeared in several successful films, including "The Winter War" and "The Unknown Soldier." While there is limited information available about her career, Helena Ahonen has received praise for her performances and contributions to the film industry in Finland.

Films

Tito on Ice

Tito on Ice

By Max Andersson, Helena Ahonen

2012 | 76 min | Animation

Follow the mummified former Yugoslavian leader Tito as a guide to alternative culture in the post-Yugoslavian region.

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