The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic

2021 [FINNISH]

Comedy / Drama / Romance / Thriller

9
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 85% · 29 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 85%
IMDb Rating 7.4/10 10 2152 2.2K

paraplegic man in wheelchair blindness multiple sclerosis

Plot summary

Jaakko and Sirpa have never met face to face, but talk on the phone every day. When Jaakko hears news about Sirpa's declining health, he decides to go meet her in another city. It's not the easiest decision, because he's blind and paralyzed from the chest down - and he has to make the journey alone. To get there, Jaakko must rely on the help of five strangers. What could go wrong?

Director

Teemu Nikki Photo
Teemu Nikki

Top cast

Teemu Kanerva Photo
Teemu Kanerva as Taksikuski
Pasi Hakkio Photo
Pasi Hakkio as Konduktööri
Erika Säilynkangas Photo
Erika Säilynkangas as Nainen punaisissa
Tuula Nikkola Photo
Tuula Nikkola as Nainen asemalaiturilla
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786.73 MB
1280*536
Finnish 2.0
NR
Subtitles us   sv   fi  
24 fps
1 hr 25 min
Seeds 1
1.58 GB
1920*804
Finnish 5.1
NR
Subtitles us   sv   fi  
24 fps
1 hr 25 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by deloudelouvain 6 / 10

Finnish drama/romance

Sokea Mies Joka Ei Halunnut Nähdä Titanicia (or The Blind Man Who Did Not Want To See Titanic for the English title) is a Finnish drama/romance, but not a comedy nor thriller like it's also categorized. There's a long scene where some thugs lack of compassion but other than that there's no thrilling here. Not a bad movie though if you like drama/romances. Petri Poikolainen plays a blind man in a wheelchair because of MS and he was convincing, which shouldn't be a problem to play as he really suffers from that condition. But he was very convincing in his acting, you feel really sorry for him, which is most likely the point of this movie, and you feel happy for him when things turn out good for once. The cinematography could have been better in my opinion. Sometimes it looked shot with cheap material, out of focus scenes that shouldn't have to be. Maybe on purpose at times but sometimes simple and normal is just better.
Reviewed by WhimsicalVonia 9 / 10

Unique horror turned love story in a good way!

Tied with Mar Adentro (2004) for the best film on disabilities ever made. Definitely on my list of the top ten films made this century!A hidden gem that is by no means an easy watch, but certainly worth the short running time. And it shouldn't be an easy watch, given that we are watching this from the viewing of a blind man paralyzed from the waist down. We should be counting our blessings, as the director has allowed us to see colors, and vague shapes. What we see is blurry figures, other times we get to see clear titles and scenery; as opposed to our protagonist's true fate, black nothing.Although there are many moments of comedy as well as grace, the disorienting sounds, very deliberate mise en scène, and confusticating cinematography make for quite the unpleasant viewing experience. Add to this the emotional difficulty of watching this brave man fight for something so simple and beautiful as a visit to the girlfriend he has yet to meet in real life, and you have the recipe for some heartwrenching tears. At the climax of the film, talk about anyone's worst nightmare! Aspects of this film would categorize this as horror; more frightening than any slasher film out there. Give me Freddy Krueger or Hannibal Lector any day over being so utterly mentally and physically trapped in such indeterminate circumstances! Kudos to the director for the courage to tackle disability from such an innovative, intimate viewpoint.A unique vision from an underappreciated director (Teemu Nikki), carried to its full potential by an impressive actor that is both blind and paralyzed from multiple sclerosis in real life (Petri Poikolainen)!
Reviewed by FilmFanatic2023 8 / 10

A Journey Through Determination and Adversity

A touching story about Jaakko, a Finnish man with multiple sclerosis who spends much of his days at home with his long-distance girlfriend Sirpa for company. Jaakko, who is a movie fan and uses a wheelchair, decides to travel to cheer up Sirpa when her health turns for the worse. Along the way, he faces various challenges, but his determination and love for Sirpa drive the narrative.Director Teemu Nikki films the movie entirely from Jaakko's perspective, keeping him in focus and mostly in close-up while the world around him is a blur. The opening credits are written in braille and read aloud by assistive technology, showing how Jaakko navigates the world as a blind wheelchair user. Petri Poikolainen, who plays Jaakko, brings the character to life with a stoic grace and sardonic wit.The film highlights the difficulties and barriers faced by blind wheelchair users and the lack of resources to provide assistance, leaving them vulnerable to thieves. It also sheds light on the hostile attitude of the able-bodied world towards people with disabilities.
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