The Kidnapping of a President
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The Kidnapping of a President is a satirical black comedy based on a true story, about the kidnapping of the first president of Finland.
World premiere: IFF Rotterdam 2026
DIRECTOR: Samuli Valkama
SCRIPTWRITERS: John Lundsten, Samuli Valkama
CAST: Pertti Sveholm, Riitta Havukainen, Jussi Vatanen, Aku Sipola, Pääru Oja, Akseli Kouki, Tom Rejström
CO-PRODUCERS: Jakub Kostal, Vratislav Slajer / Bionaut, Rogier Kramer, Laura Bouwmeester / Labyrint film, Madis Tüür / Munchhausen films
PRODUCERS: John Lundsten, Melli Maikkula
PRODUCTION COMPANY: TACK Films
Director
Samuli Valkama
Samuli Valkama (b. 1974) is a director and scriptwriter living in Helsinki. Valkama graduated with a Master of Arts degree. He has directed feature films, series and short films, specializing in comedy. The Kidnapping of a President is Valkama's fourth feature film.
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