Miss Zahra
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| Miss Zahra | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Markus Lehmusruusu |
| Produced by | Yrjö Nieminen Mikko Tenhunen |
| Written by | Samu Heikkilä |
| Starring | Ville Myllyrinne Tommi Liski Vida Koivumäki |
| Cinematography | Hena Blomberg |
| Edited by | Jussi Rautaniemi |
Production company | Mjölk Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 28 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
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Miss Zahra is a 2015 Finnish short film directed by Markus Lehmusruusu and written by Samu Heikkilä, produced by Mjölk Movies. The film had its world premiere at the Palm Springs International ShortFest, where it was nominated for Best Live Action Short over 15 minutes, and was also nominated for Best Short Film at the Moscow International Film Festival the same year.[1][2]
Plot
Seppo, a lonely forestry machine operator, receives an email from a mysterious woman named Zahra, who asks for his help with financial troubles. His best friend Jussi insists the message is a scam, but Seppo decides to follow his heart and replies to Zahra, soon finding himself deeply in love — and in danger.[3]
Cast
Production
Miss Zahra was Lehmusruusu's graduation film from his film directing studies at the University of Art and Design Helsinki (later part of Aalto University). It was produced by Mjölk Movies, with support from the Finnish Film Foundation and the Regional Council of North Karelia.[6]
In March 2016, the film received a 10,000-euro quality grant (laatutuki) from Finland's Arts Promotion Centre.[7]
Release
Miss Zahra had its world premiere at the Palm Springs International ShortFest in June 2015, where it was nominated for Best Live Action Short over 15 minutes.[8] The film was also nominated for Best Short Film at the Moscow International Film Festival the same year.[9]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Moscow International Film Festival | Best Short Film | Nominated | [10] |
| 2015 | Palm Springs International ShortFest | Best Live Action Short over 15 minutes | Nominated | [11] |
References
- ↑ "Miss Zahra". Mjölk Movies. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ "Miss Zahra (Short 2015) - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ "Miss Zahra". Yle Areena (in suomi). Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ "Miss Zahra". Yle Areena (in suomi). Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ "Miss Zahra (Short 2015)". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ "Miss Zahra". Mjölk Movies. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ "Kotimainen elokuva sai puoli miljoonaa euroa laatutukea". Taiteen edistämiskeskus (in suomi). 2016-03-11. Retrieved 2026-08-29.
- ↑ "Miss Zahra (Short 2015) - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ "Miss Zahra (Short 2015) - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ "Miss Zahra (Short 2015) - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ "Miss Zahra (Short 2015) - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
External links
Category:2015 films Category:2015 short films Category:Finnish short films Category:Finnish-language films Category:2010s Finnish films
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