Uke-Cinema

The Orion Theatre was first opened back in 1927. It is a beautiful historic cinema in an Art Deco style and located right in the heart of Helsinki. It's a perfect location for presenting a selection of fine ukulele-films on a BIG screen.

freshman

Freshman (Sat. 19:00)

Starring Harold Lloyd and Jobyna Ralston, 1925

From the golden era of the silent film. Regarded by some as the finest film Lloyd ever made.

In the spirit of the 1920's, music to the film is played live by the Bastardos Sympaticos, supported by the FUN Ensamble.

Entry: 10,- € / Koa-pass

ukulele

Ukulele

Short film by Wade White & Tim Beers, 2007

How far can the love of a man and his ukulele go?
As it turns out, pretty far.

Herbert inherits his father’s beloved ukulele and that should be the end of it. But his desire to learn leads to infatuation, infatuation leads to obsession, and obsession leads to a place no musical instrument should ever have to journey.

From the writing and directorial debut of Tim Beers and Wade White comes this quirky tale of love, jealousy, and of course rocking ukulele music!

Entry: FREE

Watch the trailer.

jumping flea

Jumping Flea (Sat. 12:30)

Film by Paul Kraus, 2005

A cross-cultural and historic look at the ukulele, features interviews with performers, craftsmen, and songwriters. Filmmaker Paul Kraus, who worked in special effects first in Hollywood and later in Marin County, has lived on the north coast of California since 1979. His first documentary feature, The Shapemakers, received critical acclaim from the press worldwide.

Kraus learned the basics of surfboard shaping and guitar making from his father in the 1960's. In 1999, he renewed his interest in hand-built musical instruments, and concentrated on the ukulele. In the process, he found a complete subculture of musicians, luthiers, and just plain fans. The instrument's most famous player may be Tiny Tim, a fringe character of the 1960's and 80's. But Kraus is quick to note that Beatle George Harrison was a fan and proponent of the small 4-stringed uke, for its portable size and the ability to compose melodies on it.

"We were quite moved at how much the film captured the essence of the ukulele story, You did it!".
Jumpin' Jim Beloff, Flea Market Music

Entry: FREE

Watch the trailer.

rock that uke

Rock That Uke (Sat. 13:45)

Film by William Preston Robertson & Sean Anderson, 2003

The ukulele. It’s more than a tiny musical instrument. It’s a state of mind.

ROCK THAT UKE is a quirkily philosophical cinematic love poem that examines the near mystical allure of the ukulele and the recent wave of alternative and experimental musicians who have taken up the four-stringed underdog of the music world to incorporate it not just into their raucous and irreverent original compositions, but into a counter cultural/post-punk ethos.

ROCK THAT UKE explores the big questions by asking the small ones. It's a peek at human nature through a very tiny sound hole.

"A rollicking anagnorisis of Ukulele Truth!"
Ethan Coen, Academy Award-winning writer, director and producer.

Entry: FREE

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Uke-Cinema The Orion Theatre was first opened back in 1927. It is a beautiful historic cinema in an Art Deco style and located right in the heart of Helsinki. It's a perfect location for presenting a selection of fine ukulele-films on a BIG screen. Freshman (Sat. 19:00) Starring Harold Lloyd and Jobyna Ralston, 1925 From the golden era of the silent film. Regarded by some as the finest film Lloyd ever made. In the spirit of the 1920's, music to the film is played live by the Bastardos Sympaticos, supported by the FUN Ensamble. Entry: 10,- € / Koa-pass Ukulele Short film by Wade White & Tim Beers, 2007 How far can the love of a man and his ukulele go? As it turns out, pretty far. Herbert inherits his father’s beloved ukulele and that should be the end of it. But his desire to learn leads to infatuation, infatuation leads to obsession, and obsession leads to a place no musical instrument should ever have to journey. From the writing and directorial debut of Tim Beers and Wade White comes this quirky tale of love, jealousy, and of course rocking ukulele music! Entry: FREE Watch the trailer. Jumping Flea (Sat. 12:30) Film by Paul Kraus, 2005 A cross-cultural and historic look at the ukulele, features interviews with performers, craftsmen, and songwriters. Filmmaker Paul Kraus, who worked in special effects first in Hollywood and later in Marin County, has lived on the north coast of California since 1979. His first documentary feature, The Shapemakers, received critical acclaim from the press worldwide. Kraus learned the basics of surfboard shaping and guitar making from his father in the 1960's. In 1999, he renewed his interest in hand-built musical instruments, and concentrated on the ukulele. In the process, he found a complete subculture of musicians, luthiers, and just plain fans. The instrument's most famous player may be Tiny Tim, a fringe character of the 1960's and 80's. But Kraus is quick to note that Beatle George Harrison was a fan and proponent of the small 4-stringed uke, for its portable size and the ability to compose melodies on it. "We were quite moved at how much the film captured the essence of the ukulele story, You did it!". Jumpin' Jim Beloff, Flea Market Music Entry: FREE Watch the trailer. Rock That Uke (Sat. 13:45) Film by William Preston Robertson & Sean Anderson, 2003 The ukulele. It’s more than a tiny musical instrument. It’s a state of mind. ROCK THAT UKE is a quirkily philosophical cinematic love poem that examines the near mystical allure of the ukulele and the recent wave of alternative and experimental musicians who have taken up the four-stringed underdog of the music world to incorporate it not just into their raucous and irreverent original compositions, but into a counter cultural/post-punk ethos. ROCK THAT UKE explores the big questions by asking the small ones. It's a peek at human nature through a very tiny sound hole. "A rollicking anagnorisis of Ukulele Truth!" Ethan Coen, Academy Award-winning writer, director and producer. Entry: FREE » Deutsch Svenska	English Deutsch Svenska