Petri Kotwica (born 17 April 1964 in Pargas) is a Finnish film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his 2007 film Black Ice for which he received Jussi Awards for Best Director and Best Screenwriter. [1]
Petri Kotwica (born 17 April 1964 in Pargas) is a Finnish film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his 2007 film Black Ice for which he received Jussi Awards for Best Director and Best Screenwriter. [1]
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Jörn Johan Donner was a Finnish writer, film director, actor, producer, politician and founder of Finnish Film Archive. He produced Ingmar Bergman's film Fanny and Alexander, which won four Academy Awards in 1984. Donner also served in the Finnish parliament and the European Parliament, making significant contributions to both cinema and politics.
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Black Ice is a 2007 Finnish drama film written and directed by Petri Kotwica. Produced as a Finnish-German joint production, it stars actors Outi Mäenpää, Martti Suosalo and Ria Kataja in a twisted love triangle.
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Kotwica is a Polish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Comeback is a Finnish film directed by Petri Kotwica and released on October 6, 2023. Written by Petri Karra and Aleksi Bardy, the movie follows a group of former rock stars who reconnect for a comeback, facing unexpected challenges along the way.
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