DVD
Rare exports : a Christmas tale
Call Number
- DVD FOREIGN (CEN)
Performers
Onni Tommila, Jorma Tommila, Peeter Jakobi, Per Christian Ellefsen.
Publication Information
[New York] : Oscilloscope Pictures, [2011]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (82 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: R; some nudity and language.
Summary
Young Pietari lives with his stern reindeer-herding father Rauno in arctic Finland. On the eve of Christmas, an enormous excavation at a nearby mountain disturbs the locals and captures Pietari's curiosity. When Rauno's reindeer herd is mysteriously slain and the children in town go missing, Pietari realizes that the dig has unearthed the evil Santa Claus of local lore--who no one wants coming to town. Pietari's father rounds up a posse and captures the nightmarish creature in an attempt to sell him to the misguided leader sponsoring the dig. But Santa's freakish elves will stop at nothing to free their fearless leader, and what ensues is a bizarre holiday adventure that tests the bonds of father and son and pits man against mythology.
Notes
In English & Finnish, with optional English subtitles.
Title from container.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010.
Special features: the two short prequels in which the Christmas tale was born, "Rare Exports Inc." (2003) and "Rare Exports Inc. : the official safety instructions" (2005) ; The making of "Rare Exports : a Christmas tale" ; "Blood in the snow," a look at the concept art ; animatics & computer effects video comparison ; behind the scenes production stills photo gallery ; original theatrical trailer from Finland.