Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
Movie Details:
| Country | Finland, Norway, Sweden |
| Language | Finnish, English |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Horror |
| Release date | 24 September 2010 (AFF) 3 December 2010 (Finland) |
| Running time | 1hr 22min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Onni Tommila, Jorma Tommila, Per Christian Ellefsen, Tommi Korpela, Rauno Juvonen, Ilmari Järvenpää, Peeter Jakobi, Jonathan Hutchings, Risto Salmi |
| Directed by | Jalmari Helander |
| Written by | Jalmari Helander |
| Produced by | Petri Jokiranta |
| Cinematography by | Mika Orasmaa |
| Edited by | Kimmo Taavila |
| Music by | Juri Seppä, Miska Seppä |
| Casting by | Nina Erdahl, Laura Munsterhjelm |
| Production Design by | Jalmari Helander |
| Costume Design by | Saija Siekkinen |
| Production Company | Cinet Pomor Film Davaj Film Love Streams Agnès B. Productions |
| Distributor | FS Film Oy (Finland) Scanbox Entertainment (Norway) Chrysalis Films (France) |
Cast & Characters:
- Onni Tommila as Pietari Kontio
- Jorma Tommila as Rauno Kontio
- Tommi Korpela as Aimo
- Rauno Juvonen as Piiparinen
- Per Christian Ellefsen as Riley
- Ilmari Järvenpää as Juuso
- Peeter Jakobi as Pietari’s Elf
- Jonathan Hutchings as Brian Greene
- Risto Salmi as Sheriff
- Jens Sivertsen as Main Elf
- Sigmund Bøe as Main Elf
- Olav Pedersen as Main Elf
- Nils M. Iselvmo as Main Elf
Storyline:
Young Pietari lives with his reindeer-herding father in arctic Finland. On the eve of Christmas, a nearby excavation makes a frightening discovery and an evil Santa Claus is unleashed…
About Movie:
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale is a Finnish fantasy action horror comedy film directed and written by Jalmari Helander. The film explores the dark origins of Santa Claus through the story of residents living near Korvatunturi, who uncover a sinister secret behind the beloved holiday figure. This feature is based on Helander’s earlier short films, Rare Exports, Inc. and its sequel, Rare Exports: The Official Safety Instructions.
Released on December 3, 2010, in Finland and subsequently in several other countries, Rare Exports received positive reviews from critics. It holds an impressive 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for its unique blend of dark humor and horror elements. Roger Ebert awarded it three and a half stars, calling it “a rather brilliant lump of coal for your stocking.” The film’s inventive take on Christmas mythology and its striking visuals have contributed to its status as a cult favorite during the holiday season.
With a runtime of 82 minutes and a budget of €1.8 million, Rare Exports grossed over $4 million at the box office. Its distinctive narrative offers a refreshing twist on conventional Christmas tales, making it an intriguing choice for viewers seeking something different during the festive season.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | €1.8 million |
| Opening Day | $9,281 |
| Domestic Collection | $236,347 |
| International Collection | $3,851,016 |
| Worldwide Collection | $4,087,363 |