A Light That Never Goes Out
Jossain on valo joka ei sammu
Lauri-Matti Parppei
Successful classical flutist Pauli returns to his small hometown after a breakdown. Reconnecting with old schoolmate Iiris, he is drawn into experimental music. Pauli, who has always sought perfection, is drawn to her chaotic energy and finds comfort in their sonic experiments.
Cast : Samuel Kujala, Anna Rosaliina Kauno, Camille Auer, Kaisa-Leena Koskenkorva
Scenario : Lauri-Matti Parppei
Cinematography : Mikko Parttimaa
Sound : Yngve Leidulv Sætre, Juuso Oksala
Editing : Frida Eggum Michaelsen
Music : Lauri-Matti Parppei
Scenario : Lauri-Matti Parppei
Cinematography : Mikko Parttimaa
Sound : Yngve Leidulv Sætre, Juuso Oksala
Editing : Frida Eggum Michaelsen
Music : Lauri-Matti Parppei
Production : Made, Goodtime Pictures
Distribution : Les Alchimistes
International sales : Patra Spanou Film
Distribution : Les Alchimistes
International sales : Patra Spanou Film
© Siiri Halko
Lauri-Matti Parppei (1984) is a filmmaker, musician, and visual artist based in Helsinki, Finland. Their midform TV series, A Strange Summer (2022) was selected to Séries Mania competition. Beyond filmmaking, Lauri-Matti is the singer-songwriter of the band Musta valo and has directed several award-winning short films, including Silent as Murderers (2019) and The Last Day (2020).