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Tom of Finland

August 3, 2017 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

In Finland, homosexuality was illegal up till 1971, and was only declassified as an illness in 1981. The age of consent was equalized to 16 in 1999. Now Tom of Finland creator, Touko Laaksonen, who began drawing his homoerotic images in the 1950s, is celebrated across the land. A new film about … [Read more...]

Tagged With: film, Finland

How a film inspired The Nordic Heart Romance series

July 20, 2017 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered what inspires authors to write their stories? I find this a fascinating subject, especially as no one author, or story, is the same in this respect. My books are inspired by several things: memories, places I visit, other novels or just something I've overheard. I often also … [Read more...]

Tagged With: An Officer and a Gentleman, Books, Casablanca, film, romance, Royal Navy, The Englishman, The Good Officer, The Navy Wife, writing

Nordic Film Wins at Cannes and Other News

May 30, 2017 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

The Square Wins at Cannes 2017 The Square, a film described as a social satire set in the art world, and directed by Ruben Östlund, whose previous film, Force Majeure was critically acclaimed as an 'icily disturbing family drama set in the French Alps', has won this year's Palme d'Or at the Cannes … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Cannes, film, Finland, Nordic Noir, The Bridge

My Five Favourite Valentine’s Films

February 10, 2017 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

I think watching a film at home together is one of the most romantic things to do. With a glass or two of bubbly, some tasty nibbles (or even nibbling each other …), it makes for a wonderful Valentine’s evening in my book. I think it’s even better if your partner has chosen a classic film that he or … [Read more...]

Tagged With: film, romance

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