The Illuminators
"The story of a Baltic German refugee who became Lapland’s father of light"
Originally released in 2017. The Illuminators is a documentary film. directed by Antti Haase. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Antti Haase, Gunnar Haase, and Hannu Haase
Synopsis
Filmmaker Antti Haase takes us on a personal journey, learning about his fathers’ legacy. Baltic German engineer Gunnar Haase, initially a refugee, arrived in Finnish Lapland in 1945 to repair the destruction left by the Germans. Antti’s father Hannu continued grandfather Gunnar’s mission to bring electricity to Lapland – the powerlines finally reaching the very last Lapland home on the 23th July,1987. Rural electrification was an enormous undertaking; it brought modern life and equality to people still living in the harsh nature. And while the undertaking took a heavy toll, it also illuminated the way forward. The Illuminators is an inspiring story about courage and social progress as well as sons following in their father’s footsteps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Illuminators about?
Filmmaker Antti Haase takes us on a personal journey, learning about his fathers’ legacy. Baltic German engineer Gunnar Haase, initially a refugee, arrived in Finnish Lapland in 1945 to repair th...
Who directed The Illuminators?
The Illuminators was directed by Antti Haase.
How long is The Illuminators?
The Illuminators has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The Illuminators released?
The Illuminators was released on November 3, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Illuminators?
The main cast of The Illuminators includes Antti Haase, Gunnar Haase, Hannu Haase.