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It was a pleasure to screen my film Who Made You at Gi ffoni Youth Film Festival in North Macedonia. We had an hour-long Q&A with an enormous number of questions about the making of the film, the future of AI, and how we want to use AI. I also realized how special a film we made back in 2016–2017, when only a small group of people were thinking about AI ethics and development, and about how AI will irreversibly change the way we live. My vision behind making the film was to capture scenes where humankind meets a new species. Those moments still make people laugh and marvel in my film. I'm proud that we dared to make a creative documentary film on such a challenging subject even then. by @iirisel

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Our film and Ellen made an impression in Guatemala. by @iirisel

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IZDOC 2026, Turkey. Thank you! by @iirisel

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En İyi Uluslararası Uzun Metraj Belgesel Film: Mother of Snow Cranes

Iiris Härmä - Finlandiya
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90 yaşın üzerinde olan Ellen Vuosalo, birçok hayat yaşamıştır. Önce Kanada'da Fin göçmeni olarak, sonra ABD vatandaşı ve UCLA'da zooloji öğrencisi olarak ve son olarak İran'da "Turna Annesi" olarak. Iiris Härmä'nın Kar Turna Kuşlarının Annesi filmi, aşk, trajedi ve devrimden oluşan inanılmaz bir kadının olağanüstü hayatının hikâyesini anlatıyor. Bu, doğa, insanlık ve hem Batı hem de İran kültüründe kadınların rolü hakkında bir hikâye. Ya da Ellen'ın kendisinin dediği gibi "Ne hayat ama! Ne dünya ama!"

🎥: 24.01.2026, 19:40

Best International Documentary Feature Film: Mother of Snow Cranes

Iiris Härmä - Finland
01:18:00

Over 90 years old, Ellen Vuosalo has lived many lives. First as a Finnish immigrant in Canada, then as an American citizen and student of zoology at UCLA and finally as a Mother of Cranes in Iran. Iiris Härmä's Mother of Snow Cranes tells the story of an incredible woman's extraordinary life, from love to tragedy to revolution. It is a story about nature, humanity, and the role of women in both the West and Iranian culture. Or as Ellen herself says " What a life! What a world!" taken in Institut français de Turquie / Türkiye Fransız Kültür Merkezi by @iirisel

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Vielä yksi palkinto maailmalta. Hurraa, on tämä ollut sellaista palkintosadetta, että meitä Ellenin kanssa aivan naurattaa❤️. Ellenin lempitermiä toistellen toivotan kaikille serendipitisyyttä vuodelle 2026 ( Sattuman ohjaamia, odottamattomia löytöjä) Kurkien äiti löytyy Yle Areenasta.
@AVEK - Audiovisuaalisen kulttuurin edistämiskeskus @yle @elokuvasaatio elokuvasäätiö - Finnish Film Foundation @filmsguerilla Films @kurkienaitielokuva äiti by @iirisel

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I am deeply honored that the International Animal and Environmental Film Festival (FICAA) in Mexico has announced that our film MOTHER OF SNOW CRANES has been selected as the best storytelling in the FEMINIST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY category💗

The jury's statement: Your work stands out for its sensitivity, artistic excellence, and powerful message. We are convinced that projects like yours enrich contemporary cinema and reinforce the reasons that inspire us to continue celebrating stories that raise awareness and promote change.

Thank you to the entire creative team @jannelaine_filmsounddesign @perstorbyjutbring @tiulineiti @visakoisokanttila
and @yle @avekfi @elokuvasaatio taken in Mexico by @iirisel

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First visit to a film festival in Creece. Lovely time, audience, hospitality and people. (Mother of Snow Cranes. ) taken in Kreikka by @iirisel

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Ok, kuka tuntee Travis Scottin tai jonkun muun uskottavan tyypin? Tää sopis jollekin menestyneelle räppärille - Flamas Crewlle ehkä myös. (Upea design ja hillitön työ meidän Otto K-K🔥 ) by @iirisel

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Ellen observed the migration of cranes and always waited for them to return. The cranes became extinct in Iran, but Ellen's story remains with us as a reminder of the fragility of nature and our duty to protect it. This week, our film will be screened in Uruguay at the international Cine Fem Festival, an event celebrating women's stories. Hurray for Ellen, we remember you! @avekfi @elokuvasaatio @yle @kurkienaitielokuva by @iirisel

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Mother of Snow Cranes was screened in Mexico at an event supporting female filmmakers and women's stories. In the photo, the director cycles to the filming location in Iran with sound equipment. Oh, the glamour of our industry :-) In Finland, the biggest support for female creators comes from @yle @avekfi @elokuvasaatio , Thank you! by @iirisel

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Mother of Snow Cranes has been selected for the 13th edition of SunChild International Environmental Festival and is nominated for the John Burton Award: Films about Conservationists.
Thank you for supporting this film, which is now flying high and telling the incredible story of a Finnish woman.
@elokuvasaatio @avekfi @yle taken in Armenia by @iirisel

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