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“100 Litres of Gold”, Interview with Director Teemu Nikki and Actresses Elina Knihlä & Pirjo Lonka

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Sahti, Sisterhood, and Self-Discovery: Director Teemu Nikki and actresses Elina Knihlä & Pirjo Lonka discuss the heart and humor of 100 Litres of Gold.

At the Rome Film Fest 2024, Teemu Nikki, alongside actresses Elina Knihlä and Pirjo Lonka, talk about their heartfelt dark comedy, “100 Litres of Gold”. The film, set in rural Finland, follows two sisters whose legendary homemade beer, sahti, leads to a chain of hilarious and chaotic events.

Sahti: A Disappearing Heritage

“I’m from that culture. My family has made sahti,” says Nikki, explaining why this traditional brew is more than just a drink—it’s a cultural symbol. The film pays homage to a fading tradition and celebrates the strong identity of small Finnish communities.

Laughter as a Tool for Reflection

“As long as there is laughter, there is hope,” says Nikki, describing his passion for black comedy. Though filled with absurd and comedic moments, “100 Litres of Gold” also addresses personal trauma and emotional resilience. “I laugh at the things I’m scared of,” he adds.

Real Chemistry On and Off Screen

Elina and Pirjo’s performances are rooted in real-life friendship. “We’ve known each other since we were 13 years old,” they reveal. “This is the first time we’re acting as sisters—it was a huge pleasure.” That natural bond brings authenticity and warmth to their on-screen relationship.

Writing Women with Integrity

Nikki script gives space to two complex, flawed, and hilarious women who carry the film with heart and grit. “Some directors say that it’s so hard to write a good script for women,” says Lonka, adding, “But he just did it because you don’t have to write the woman at all. There is just the person or character, then it happens.”

“100 Litres of Gold”, directed by Teemu Nikki and starring Elina Knihlä and Pirjo Lonka, opens in Italian cinemas on July 17 with I Wonder Pictures.

"100 Litres of Gold", Interview with Director Teemu Nikki and Actresses Elina Knihlä & Pirjo Lonka Federica Scarpa

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Plot

Taina and Pirkko, two crazy sisters, live day to day, with few ideas and few prospects, but with one undeniable talent: their sahti—the traditional craft beer in Finland that accompanies every party, wedding, or funeral—is out of this world. When they promise to brew 100 liters for a family wedding, they outdo themselves and produce the best batch ever, a 10-liter sahti, so good that... they end up drinking it all themselves! Struggling with massive hangovers, the two find themselves involved in a series of hilarious misadventures, as they desperately try to get more beer (by any means necessary!), save their marriage, and regain their reputation as the best brewers in the village.

Written by: Federica Scarpa

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Elina Knihlä Pirjo Lonka Teemu Nikki

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100 Litres of Gold

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