Fire and Ice:
The Winter War of Finland and Russia
Sat. November 17, 2007
2:00 p.m.
The Luther Center
525 Eagle St., Fairport Harbor, Ohio Open to the public. Free Admission.
Meet the filmmaker, Ben Strout.
Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia is a documentary film, produced and directed by Ben Strout
The documentary shows how the Finnish–Russian Winter War of 1939 influenced World War II and how Finland mobilized against the world’s largest military power. No one expected that tiny Finland could resist the highly mechanized Red Army, the largest military force in the world. And no one anticipated that 1939 would be one of the coldest winters in recorded history. This film was selected as the best documentary at the Minneapolis- St. Paul International Film Festival in 2006.Ben Strout received an Emmy as Director of Fire and Ice from the Lower Great Lakes Chapter of the NationalAcademy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2007.
Following the showing of the film, Ben Strout will be talking about making the film, take questions from the audience, and be available for signing DVDS. Coffee hour to follow.
This event is one you don’t want to miss!
We are very honored to have the producer and director, Ben Strout, to introduce the film and to talk about the making of the film. DVDs will be available signing by Ben Strout. The showing of the film and lecture are free and open to the public. A goodwill offering will be taken to cover expenses. Coffee hour to follow.
See below for more information about this very significant film.
Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia
Fire and Ice tells the story of the Winter War, the Soviet Union's invasion of Finland in November, 1939. The Soviets were convinced they could win the war in a matter of days. No one expected that tiny Finland could resist the highly mechanized Red Army, the largest military force in the world. And no one anticipated that 1939 would be one of the coldest winters in recorded history.
During 105 days of intensely bloody and brutal combat, Finland improvised a devastating and deadly defense, for an environment historians have called a frozen hell.
The Winter War changed the course of what would soon become World War II.About the Documentary
For more information, visit the following website
http://www.mastersworkmedia.com/fireandice
Sponsored by the Finnish Heritage Museum, 301 High St. Fairport Harbor, Ohio
For more information, contact Laura Malkamäki 440-354-3228
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