… Welcome to a jouney of discovery through a multilayered subjective portrait along and across the borders of the European Union ! 12 ASTERISCI takes us on a journey of discovery to several locations on the inner and outer borders of the European Union, with its 16mm camera and black-and-white imagery that transports us out of time. A timeless journey through the mysterious landscapes of Europe's borders.
In a seemingly rational world drained of meaning, two souls longing for connection see reality begin to crack during a journey into the past.
Mari Käki, M.A., is a creative coach and professional supervisor working in the field of media and education. Since 2020 she has been teaching leadership and group dynamics for upcoming filmmakers as a visiting lecturer at the Aalto University film school, Finland. Giant’s Kettle is also her first feature.
Markku Hakala, M.Sc, b.1975, is a Finnish artist/filmmaker exploring cinema as a medium of intuition. For six years he worked duo with his parner Mari Käki on his first feature Giant’s Kettle, which was introduced at Tallinn Black Nights, was awarded as The Best Debut Film at Festival de Cinema de Girona 2024, and has brought him multiple awards for direction, cinematography and sound design. Prior to films he has also worked as a computer science researcher and entrepreneur.
