In his article, La Repubblica, the Italian magazine, deals with a Finnish traditional drink through a comedy film.
The Italian magazine glows in the Finnish 100 liters of Sahtia. It’s Alive Films
Well -known Italian magazine la repubblica In his article, he praises the film directed by Finnish Teemu Niki 100 liters of saffron. The magazine also looks at the importance of Sahd as a Finnish tradition and its origin.
– This is a fierce and “alcoholic” comedy that combines the lightness with a strong locality: in the midst of super -free drinking, family unions and spontaneous little crimes, a warm and honest picture of the Finnish countryside is drawn, says Lehti.
The magazine praises the humor of the film and emphasizes that it is not based on just the comedy, but delves into Finnish traditions and rituals.
– The film offers an unexpected peek into a concrete and unknown world with a light and unrestrained humor through a product at the same time a drink, ritual, material culture and live proof of a direct relationship between crafts and local areas, says the magazine.
Sahti is one of the few beers that continues to follow pre -industrial brewing traditions. Joel Maalmi
The article also describes the origin and connection of the Sahdi to Finnish culture.
-Sahti, which has developed mainly in the areas of Kanta-Häme, Päijät-Häme and Northern Satakunta, is still a typical drink at rural weddings, funeral and village parties. The drink is still made at home to a small extent, and it is one of the few beers that still follow pre -industrial brewery traditions, writes the Italian magazine.
Next, the article describes the taste profile of the saffron, the key ingredients such as juniper, and traditional manufacturing methods.
In addition, the article tells about the role of Sahd in Finnish festive and everyday situations and its connection to local cuisine. Sahti’s historical background and modern interest in it are also discussed in the article.
– Sahti plays the role of a home and celebration in Finland: it is part of the rural weddings and the baptismal celebrations in the forest villages. Each Sahmin manufacturer has a recipe from one generation to the next, the magazine writes.
The article urges you to come to Finland if you want to taste a good saffron. It mentions a few places where you should drink Sahti, such as the St. Urho’s Pub and Brygger in Helsinki and the Sysmä Hotel Restaurant Uot and Lammin Sahti.
Lammin Sahti is Finland’s oldest small brewery Joel Maalmi
The text also describes the Finnish Championships in Sahd’s production in Lahti this year.
Pirjo Lonka and Elina Knihtilä play the lead roles of 100 liters of Sahtia. Timo Korhonen / AOP
100 liters of saffron is a comedy film that premiered in Finland in March 2025. Elina Knihtilä and Pirjo Lonka, who play Sisters Pirkko and Taina.
The film got its world premiere in the main competition of the Rome International Film Festival on October 24, 2024. Since then, it has also been featured at the Toronto Film Festival and the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Series.
The film quickly became one of the most popular works of its release year. It was watched twice as many people than all Niki’s previous films combined.
Its success was exceptional because, unlike the most popular films of its time, it was based on the original manuscript and was not a sequel, an interpretation based on a popular theme, or a description based on true events.