documentary / 78 min / 2023
Lynx Man
Lynx Man is a documentary about pensioner Hannu's entrancing journey towards finding a connection with the Eurasian lynx hiding in the forests. With his trail cameras, Hannu opens a gateway into the Finnish nature and towards a genuine connection with environment. Can Hannu save the Eurasian lynx, or is it in fact nature who ultimately saves the man?
Director: Juha Suonpää | Writers: Juha Suonpää, Hanna Kaihlanen |
DoP: Alexander Markus Lembke, Juha Suonpää | Editor: Tuuli Kuittinen | Music: Puuluup | Sound Designer: Tanel Kadalipp | Producers: Pasi Hakkio, Niina Virtanen/Wacky Tie Films | Co-Producer: Liis Nimik/Alastikino &
Juha Suonpää/Swamphead
Awards: CINEMAMBIENTE – Main Prize | CPH:DOX – Special Mention at Nordic:Dox | GZDOC: Best Feature Documentary | Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival: Best Director | Mountainfilm Graz: ”Alpine Camera in Gold” | 47th International Wildlife Film Festival (US): “New Vision Category” award | OUTDOCS (CHN): Best Nature and Conservation Documentary Award | Animal Nature Future Film Festival: Jury Award
