Kumu Documentary: Matti Nykänen ‒ The Legend
Dir Olli Laine
Finland 2024, 113 min
In Finnish, with English subtitles
Documentary about Matti Nykänen, the world’s best ski jumper, whose life spiralled from fame to disgrace.
This is a universally recognisable rags-to-riches-to-rags story about the greatest ski jumper of all time, who ended 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 loved ones, the media and the entire nation, examining the life of this controversial superstar with respect and understanding.
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