Finland’s Tekele has announced that a second season of YLE’s original youth series “The Short Fuse” is in production.
Directed by Jani Iromäki, who also directed the police series Donkey, and written by Pirque Salo, Mila Tuccola and Janne Vanhanen, the film will be filmed from June to July 2024, with a release date at YLE Arena in 2025. The aims.
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Starring Pirie Rautiainen, Mintu Hartula, and Elsa Lagerstedt, who appeared in Selma Vilhunen’s drama “Little Wing.”
“The international interest is very wide,” said producer Julia Eromäki, referring to French-speaking countries.
“Once again, this show deals with harsh and timely themes with integrity. Given the great response to the first season, it makes sense to create an ambitious series for younger audiences.” It has been proven.”
The first installment of the show, directed by Petra Lumioksa, also received a lot of attention on social media.
“Especially on TikTok,” Eromaki points out.
“I have always believed that young audiences are important. We must produce quality drama for teenagers and avoid patronizing them. “The “Short Fuse” is a brave series and a great example of how Tekele Productions works. ”
She further added, “I think there is real potential for Finnish series, and for young Finnish filmmakers. And we’ve already seen great examples of that. I have no doubt that there will be many more to come.” No. I’m not saying it’s easy, but a great original story always has the potential to go viral.”
According to screenwriter Pirque Salo, the show “handles tough themes with heart.” It includes the dark side of love, sexuality, and youth.
“We want to portray youth violence and mental suffering in a bold and authentic way, but without forgetting warmth, comedy and comfort. We think this series is exciting and entertaining. ”, she said, confirming that the show focuses on Christian, played by Rautiainen, a 17-year-old sports fan who has to deal with the symptoms of his trauma.
“While writing, we studied traumatic behavior in boys and the emergence of a culture of violence among young people. Now, the ‘ticking bomb’ of this show is about growing anger and emotional exhaustion. It should be more related. ”
“If the first season was about making friends, the second season is about making friendships last and what you have to do to maintain them.”
But Helsinki-based Tekele (who also directed the series Mania premiere “Transport”) has not given up on films yet, and is currently working on director Alexi Salmenpera’s “Backstage,” which was recently announced at the Nordic Film Market in Gothenburg. ” and is currently developing a sequel to Ulla Heikkilä’s debut feature film. ” Eden. ” Tentative title: “Summer is short” [“Sommaren är kort”]produced by her longtime collaborator Marja Pihlaja.
“We have a background of professional friendship and have worked together for many years. Ulla is a very visionary filmmaker with a playful and loving touch,” Pihraya said. Stated.
“Personally, I think it’s great that young women in their 30s are creating their own work in an industry that is still dominated by men born in the 1960s and 1970s.” said Miia Haavisto of Tekele.
“I was born in 1972, and overseeing projects that young producers start and develop themselves is key to seeing the industry change.”
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