Matti Nykänen - The Legend

Local title
Legend Matti Nykänen
Original title
Matti Nykänen
Director
Olli Laine
Country
Year
2024

Documentary about Matti Nykänen, the world’s best ski jumper whose life spiraled from fame to disgrace.

This is a universally recognisable rags-to-riches and back-to-rags story about the greatest ski jumper of all time, who ends up stripping in a shady bar in a small Finnish town. Why did this happen, and how could this fate have been prevented?

This warm and profound documentary offers an artistic approach that is completely different from anything previously seen about Matti Nykänen. The film reveals new perspectives on Matti Nykänen, his close ones, the media, and the entire nation, examining the life of this controversial superstar with respect and understanding.

Director
Olli Laine
Screenwriter
Olli Laine
Producer
Ari Lehikoinen
Cinematographer
Hannu Kettunen, Antti Tuunanen
Production Design
Olli Laine
Editing
Petteri Kauhanen
Music
Tero Vänttinen
Sound
Anssi Tamminen
Production
Yleisradio
World sales
Yleisradio
Distribution
Yleisradio
Runtime
Subtitles
Director
Olli Laine

ESTONIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE SPORTS FILM PROGRAMME

Screenings

Screening021220 / Legend Matti Nykänen
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Q&A guestsOlli Laine (Director, Screenwriter, Production design)
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Screening033119 / Legend Matti Nykänen
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Screening111218 / Legend Matti Nykänen
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