Tom of finland is the beautiful and exhilarating true story of finnish artist touko laaksonen and his journey to international success. A film about a man and his art that changed the world. Finlands helsinkifilmi production company said it will be making the authorized movie about the life and work of tom of finland, the finnish artist famous for his groundbreaking erotic images of gay men. Tom of finland is definitely one of the most anticipated finnish movies in 2017, and with reason. I tried to find the soul and heart of tom of finland. Niklas hogner in tom of finland 2017 pekka strang in tom of finland 2017 dome karukoski at an event for tom of finland 2017. Specialising in homoerotic drawings of muscular men, free of inhibitions. Helsinki filmi is an active and innovative production company in its region. Both for him personally, but also for the gay community in general. The proudly erotic drawings of artist touko laaksonen, known to the world as tom of finland, shaped the fantasies of a generation of gay men, influencing art and fashion before crossing over into the wider cultural consciousness. Watch tom of finland porn videos for free, here on. Apr 21, 2017 tom of finland press conference during 66th berlinale international film festival on february 14, 2016 in berlin, germany. The life of touko laaksonen is certainly an interesting subject to take on, and there are many ways it could have been done. Aug 10, 2017 tom of finlands work reached the liberated us in the 1960s via mail order, and he became a counterculture hero of gay liberation, virtually inventing a whole language of hedonism that.
Helsinki filmi, the finnish outfit owned by annika sucksdorff, its ceo, bardy, miia haavisto and karukoski, produced the movie and had access to. A part of the effect had to do with the fact that so much of his artwork was done in blackandwhite, pencil drawings of such exquisite and varied shading that one could marvel at the peculiar, painstaking craft as much as. Touko laaksonen, a decorated world war ii officer, returns home after a harrowing and heroic experience serving his country in the war, only to find postwar helsinki rampant with homophobic persecution. Ok, here is my real feeling on seeing tom of finland. Touko finds refuge in his liberating art, specializing in homoerotic drawings of muscular men, free of inhibitions. This stirring biopic follows the life of the artist touko laaksonen pekka strang, known to the world as tom of finland, whose proudly erotic drawings shaped the fantasies of a generation of gay men, influencing art and fashion before crossing over into the wider cultural consciousness. Tom held residency in helsinki for the major part of his life and during this time many important happenings took place in the capital of finland. Ever since the bulbous, gorgeous gay erotica of onetime underground icon tom of finland crossed over from the locked drawer to the coffee table. Made in finland from a blend of the finest organic wheat and rye with no added sugar, the vodka pays tribute to tom of finland through its smooth, spicy taste and flavour and its sexy packaging. Tom of finland experience takes you to the streets of helsinki once walked by touko laaksonen, man behind this now world famous artist name. A film about how important it is for us to find a home and a family that accepts us and that we want to belong to. His work made famous by his signature tom of finland became the emblem of a generation of men and fanned the. Touko laaksonen, a decorated officer, returns home after a harrowing and heroic experience serving his country in world war ii, but life in finland during peacetime proves equally distressing. Tom would have liked it very much but i think but he would have said make more sex.
Helsinkifilmi, founded in 2002, is one of the leading film production companies in finland. Tom of finland movie trailer in cinema 2017 in finnish cinema 24th february 2017. Tom of finland is a 2017 finnish biographical drama film directed by dome karukoski and. Tom of finland premiered on 27 january 2017, at gothenburg film festival and 24 february 2017, in finnish cinemas. Thats right, karukoski has made a movie about the life of tom of finland, the erstwhile touko laaksonen, whose bulging drawings of muscular sailors and leather enthusiasts did. His work made famous by his signature tom of finland became the emblem of a generation of men and fanned the flames of a gay revolution. Tom of finland is a 2017 finnish biographical drama film directed by dome karukoski and written by aleksi bardy. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Tom of finland drew their gay equivalents, but in a way that tended more toward the surrealirrational, at least to my eye. Dome karukoski set for tom of finland biopic variety. If you want real excitement, there is the tom of finland organic vodka to try launched in the uk last month.
Dec 19, 2016 dome karukoski, one of finlands most successful movie directors, has completed a biopic of one of the countrys most distinctive exports, a man whose name isnt just synonymous with finland, it is finland. Tom of finland, whose iconic drawings came to define gay culture, will have his life honored in a new biopic. This luxuriously photographed and finely acted biopic chronicles the fascinating trajectory of pioneering artist touko laaksonen, who became famous around the world under the pseudonym tom of finland for his unapologetically erotic depictions of gay mentypically bursting out of leather fetishwear with bulging pecs and chiseled abs. Touko lived majority of his life in helsinki and now there is unique opportunity. Dome karukoskis stirring biopic follows his life from the trenches of wwii and repressive finnish society of the 1950s.
Helsinkifilmi is an active and innovative production company in its region. Thats right, karukoski has made a movie about the life of tom of finland, the erstwhile touko laaksonen, whose bulging drawings of muscular sailors and leather enthusiasts did so. Vapaus rakkaus rohkeus tom of finland elokuva, tulossa 2017. Tom of finland illustrations essentially created the musclehead workout culture that defines how the world views masculinity. When ilppo pohjolas documentary about tom of finland, daddy and the muscle academy, first appeared in 1991, it was a defiantly niche proposition. Feb 08, 2017 tom of finland is a dutiful jointhedots biopic that rightly shines a light on an important icon of lgbtq culture. Dec 09, 2017 for a couple of years duelling biopics of tom of finland were in the works, but this is the one that finally made it to the screen. His work made famous by his signature tom of finland became the. Many of us already know the homoerotic art made by tom of finland art which has made its way to textile and even post stamps. At the 2016 finnish film affair a workinprogress forum running alongside the helsinki international film festival, tom of finland shared the best. The viewer is taken on a journey to laaksonens first tentatively acts on his gay desires in both his artwork and personal life, his romantic relationship with dancer veli lauri tilkanen as well as to the limitations and problems that come with life as a gay in finland during that time being gay was decriminalized in 1971 in finland. Do not miss this classic film and see it in a theater if at all possible made me cry, but in a good way, for all the good times with tom and his men. This film directed by dome karukoski introduces us to the man behind the stage name touko laaksonen.
Touko finds refuge in his liberating art, specialising in homoerotic drawings of muscular men, free of inhabitations. It stars pekka strang as touko laaksonen, better known as tom of finland, a finnish homoerotic artist. Sep 09, 20 dome karukoski set for tom of finland biopic. You can now sign up to host a screening at a theater near you. Tom of finland and finnish punk rock take centre stage in helsinki. Dedication to development and constant search of extraordinary stories defines t. But what about the dangerous story of the gay artist. Tom of finland movie has been a smash hit in dozens of cities across the u. No other sex tube is more popular and features more tom of finland scenes than pornhub. Feb 11, 2017 ever since the bulbous, gorgeous gay erotica of onetime underground icon tom of finland crossed over from the locked drawer to the coffee table, it has been plagued by the same old line of discourse. Its free, easy, and makes a great event for your local leatherkink club. For a couple of years duelling biopics of tom of finland were in the works, but this is the one that finally made it to the screen. Dome karukoski, one of finlands most successful movie directors, has completed a biopic of one of the countrys most distinctive exports, a man whose name isnt just synonymous with finland, it is finland.
Pekka strang in tom of finland 2017 dome karukoski at an event for tom of finland 2017 pekka strang in tom of finland 2017. Tom of finland, directed by dome karukoski with a screenplay by aleksi bardy and six six other credited writing assists, means well, and tells a important story in gay history, but man is it a. It falls short of the liberating, subversive power of laaksonens best work, and. Tom of finland dome karukoskis handsome biopic of the legendary gay erotic artist wont make anyone blush, but may open some new eyes to his work. Inevitably it also is a statement in the debate about the rights of sexual minorities. During our trip to helsinki we were able to visit the exhibition tom of finland the pleasure of play at kunsthalle helsinki.
Tom of finland is a dutiful jointhedots biopic that rightly shines a light on an important icon of lgbtq culture. Niklas hogner in tom of finland 2016 gallery all pictures 8 comments. Most of us have seen the pictures, own the books and fantasized about the men and positions. Tom of finland is a story about a man, an artist, ambition and the desire to make the world a better place for oneself as well as for others. We were amazed that no film had been made about tom of finland pseudonym used by touko. Biopic of homoerotic artist tom of finland gets a greenlight. It was selected as the finnish entry for the best foreign language film at the 90th academy awards, but it was not nominated. Oct, 2017 tom of finland drew their gay equivalents, but in a way that tended more toward the surrealirrational, at least to my eye. May 31, 2017 tom of finland is the beautiful and exhilarating true story of finnish artist touko laaksonen and his journey to international success. Pekka strang touko laaksonen aka tom of finland in tom of finland. Tom of finland is a coproduction involving helsinki filmi, anagram, fridthjof film.
For those who wish to learn more about the beloved man behind the imagery, finnish director dome karukoskis biographical feature film tom of finland releases on february 24, 2017 in finland and later the same year in other markets. Charting his struggle to break free from the repressive. The official online store for all things tom of finland the most influential gay erotic artist of our time. Tom of finlands work reached the liberated us in the 1960s via mail order, and he became a counterculture hero of gay liberation, virtually inventing a whole language of hedonism that. Pekka strang gives a fine performance as touko laaksonen, whose leatherwearing fantasy men were an. Tom of finland despite its dutiful, boxchecking nature, this biopic of the finnish artist who brought gay sexual imagery out of the shadows finds room to let. Helsinkifilmi is one of the leading production companies in the nordics. Tom of finland was born on may 8, 1920 in finland as touko laaksonen. The famed homoerotic artist tom of finland spent the last decade of his life in a 1911 craftsman house in echo park.
Filmmaker wes hurley credits tom of finland as an influence in his work, including his short peter and the wolf and his cult comedy musical waxie moon in fallen jewel. Danish film institute, finland100, finnish film foundation, media. Tom of finland press conference during 66th berlinale international film festival on february 14, 2016 in berlin, germany. Tom of finland despite its dutiful, boxchecking nature, this biopic of the finnish artist who brought gay sexual imagery out. He finds peacetime helsinki rampant with persecution of the homosexual and men around him even being pressured to marry women and have children.
Tom of finland, a graphite drawing depicting the policeman archetype, c. Now, the home is command central for all things tom of finland a livedin. Trailer for tom of finland, starring pekka strang, lauri tilkanen and jessica grabowsky known to the world as tom of finland, the proudly erotic drawings of artist touko laaksonen shaped the fantasies of a generation of gay men, influencing art and fashion before crossing over into the wider cultural consciousness. Watch tom of finland online vimeo on demand on vimeo. It is equipped with modern technologies like the dolby digital, dts, and xpand 3d for making the film experience enjoyable for visitors. Aug 31, 2017 touko laaksonen, a decorated world war ii officer, returns home after a harrowing and heroic experience serving his country in the war, only to find postwar helsinki rampant with homophobic persecution.
Also it is the worlds first movie theatre to offer. Finland has made a movie about tom of finlandand it looks. See more ideas about tom of finland, finland and toms. Helsinkifilmi has set adored finnish director dome karukoski to helm a biopic based on the life of gay. Variety announced in 20 that finnish director dome karukoski was set to make a biopic of laaksonen, entitled tom of finland.