Once Upon a Time in a Forest

Discovery Film Festival 2024 Dir: Virpi Suutari Finland / 2024 / 1h 33m / Ages 12+ Finnish and English with English subtitlesFinland’s coniferous forests, along with those of Sweden, act as the lungs of Europe. Despite this, some 90% of Finland’s forests are in acute danger from logging, even though scientists say forest conservation is one of the biggest things we can do to avoid biodiversity loss. 

Once Upon a Time in a Forest follows a group of young activists striving to defend Finland’s forests. Ida, Minka and their friends come face to face with Finnish forest industry giants and confront generational bias. A creative documentary that immerses viewers into Finland’s breathtaking landscapes, capturing the vital work of a generation who are tirelessly fighting for a better future.