Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy showcases top films in monthly screenings throughout the spring. 

The festival partners with the #StopHatredNow platform to bring films celebrating hope and resilience, Memoir of a Snail and Uproar, to Bio Rex Lasipalatsi, along with a free-of-charge discussion event. 

The Australian animation Memoir of a Snail, which was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, is the new release from director Adam Elliot. This tragicomedy, which tackles difficult themes with empathy and relatability, tells the story of twins who end up in different foster homes. 

The coming-of-age story Uproar, set in 1980s New Zealand, follows a Maori boy as he balances his own identity with the desire to fit in. This heartfelt film intertwines youthful, innocent humour with deep reflections on the cultural identity of indigenous peoples. Directed by Paul Middleditch and Hamish Bennett, Uproar premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Between the films, a free discussion will take place, moderated by researcher, activist, and ARMA founder Monica Gathuo. In the discussion, expert panelists will delve into themes of hope and resilience as well as the power of stories.

Bio Rex Lasipalatsi

26.4.2025

17.15-21.35

Program:
17.15 Uproar
19.10 Discussion
20.00 Memoir of a Snail

Tickets 12-24€ hiff.fi