Culture

A survey by the Actors’ Union reveals discrimination and racism – not surprising for a student in the industry: “I find myself stereotyping from time to time”

Minority actors and actresses reported difficulties in entering the profession and working as actors and actresses. Racism and discrimination are still not recognised and addressed.

When you go to see a performance at the Tampere University Theatre Monument, you can look at the photographs of Näty graduates from the Theatre Studies degree programme while you wait. There are many familiar actors in the photos, but not many non-white ones.

– It’s not automation. Yes, diversity and equality must be taken into account in selection tests. Not only skin colour, but also cultural background, social class or even previous places of residence or study. This is where we have a big job to do, and it is something we need to talk about all the time.

Sulo Rahman's physical theater lesson at Tampere Näty.
According to Professor Pauliina Hulko, Näty aims to ensure that all activities and practices are clear, fair, equal, equitable and respectful. The photo shows second-year students in rehearsal.

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Squeals and spontaneous applause – Indian cinema now screened to packed cinemas in Finland

India has the second largest film industry in the world. Spectaculars are brought to Finnish screens by a small band of amateurs.

A motorcycle flies towards a man in a flaming forest.
The action epic RRR (2022) broke attendance records in the spring. It is the most watched Indian film in Netflix history.

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What do you think about the abuse of power in opera, Thomas de Mallet Burgess? 5 questions for the future Artistic Director of the National Opera

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Satu has come to life in Haukiputa’s maternity clinic – Petronella Grahn’s mural was unveiled today

The mural by fairytale artist Petronella Grahn is called The Secret of the Fairytale Forest. She painted the work last spring for charity without remuneration.

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Veli-Pekka Lehtola’s work on the history of the Sámi people wins the 2022 Botnia Prize

The Botnia Prize, established by the Oulu Writers’ Association, was awarded for the sixth time and is worth €15 000.

A man dressed in a red shirt and black pants, holding a bouquet of lucky charms.
Veli-Pekka Lehtola in Oulu in September, when the Botnia Prize nominees were presented.

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