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The Finnish Flash - A Teemu Selänne Story

Name: The Finnish Flash - A Teemu Selänne Story
Director: JP Siili
Released: 2013
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2013

Director

JP Siili

Runtime

110 minutes

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The documentary serves as a traditional biographical celebration of Teemu Selänne's athletic legacy. It prioritizes a heroic narrative arc centered on individual excellence and professional achievement within the hockey world. Because the film operates within the conventional frameworks of professional sports, it does not actively seek to challenge social hierarchies. The focus remains on the personal journey of a single icon rather than exploring diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film adheres to standard biographical clichés, reflecting the demographic and cultural norms of its specific sporting environment.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Finnish Flash - A Teemu Selänne Story have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the personal and professional life of Teemu Selänne. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does The Finnish Flash - A Teemu Selänne Story portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist in the highly competitive world of professional hockey. The primary focus is on his athletic achievements and the roles of male athletes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Finnish Flash - A Teemu Selänne Story?

Limited

This biographical study reflects the predominantly Finnish demographic of professional hockey. There is no evidence of diverse racial casting to break traditional norms.

How does The Finnish Flash - A Teemu Selänne Story represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative celebrates individual merit and Western values of professional success. It follows a typical heroic arc without challenging institutional or cultural norms.

Does The Finnish Flash - A Teemu Selänne Story include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters or subjects navigating visible or invisible disabilities within the film's context.

Present on Screen

Provides an intimate, deep psychological profile of an exceptional athlete.
Offers authentic perspectives through the eyes of loved ones and colleagues.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ narratives or diverse social identities.
Focuses heavily on hyper-masculine environments without challenging gender norms.
Reflects demographic homogeneity rather than racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Selänne is a documentary about Teemu Selänne—the best Finnish ice hockey player of all time. It's directed by JP Siili, whose previous films include such hits as Härmä and Ganes. We've followed the heroic tales of Selänne for over two decades. His exploits are famous, but now we get to know Selänne the man. In this documentary Teemu lets the viewer get close and under his skin. The film follows Selänne's journey from childhood to the latest NHL season. We see the life story of an exceptional athlete inside and out, not only through Teemu's words, but through the views of his loved ones and colleagues. Selänne is charismatic, social, irritating, charming, happy and always late. Welcome to the life of Teemu Selänne!

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