A black and white image with two people in the centre. A male boxer has his back to use and is standing in a boxing ring. One the other wide of the rope of the boxing ring is a woman who is looking at him, smiling

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

When

Friday 8 January 2027    
8:00 pm

Where

Forest Row Village Hall
The Square, Lewes Road, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5ES
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Director: Juho Kuosmanen. Finland / Sweden / Germany 2016, 93 mins, 12. Content advice


‘a treat and a delight’, The Guardian

The true and famous story of the former Finnish amateur boxer Olli Mäki who is preparing to fight the featherweight match against American rival Davey Moore in 1962. But then he falls in love and life’s pleasures are tempting. A funny debut film, beautifully shot in black and white.

Further reading

  1. The Observer
  2. RogerEbert.com
  3. The Guardian
  4. Eye for Film

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