THE HELSINKI EFFECT
Arthur Franck / 2025 / 87' / Finland, Germany, Norway
The Helsinki Effect dusts off old film reels to explore, with wit and irony, the intricate game of diplomacy – exposing the vanity and pettiness behind official facades. Using hundreds of hours of archival footage and newly declassified high-level transcripts, the director traces how the 1975 Helsinki Conference left a lasting mark on the global order – an impact still felt today, fifty years later, in a world shaken by crisis. The film is sharp, entertaining, and deeply serious in its treatment of history, capturing not only its weight but also its strange, often overlooked details.
Watch trailer here: The Helsinki Effect
05.10, 18:00, CINEMA HOUSE
World premiere: CPH:DOX