Matti: Hell Is for Heroes
Four Olympic gold medals, seven World Championship titles, four World Cup tour championships, and forty six World Cup circuit victories. Once his career as a professional athlete ended however, the other side of his personality emerged into public view in all of its vulgarity. An alcohol dependency, several marriages accompanied by numerous marital problems, petty crime, uncontrolled acts of violence, and greedy hangers-on.
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| Original Title | Matti |
| Year | 2006 |
| Country | Finland |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Aleksi Mäkelä |
| Runtime | 141 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (44 votes) |
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The film constructs a stark contrast between public glory and private turmoil, relying on the uncomfortable truth behind a celebrated athlete's fall. It explores the vacuum left after the cheering stops and the medals lose their shine.
What lingers after the credits is a poignant reflection on identity beyond achievement. A sobering look at the human cost of living as a legend. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Aleksi Mäkelä
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With a contemplative mindset, prepared for a bittersweet blend of triumph and tragedy.
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