{"id":457,"date":"2025-03-11T17:17:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helsinkinoir.xf.fi\/programme\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:01:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:01:03","slug":"programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/helsinkinoir.net\/en\/programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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FRIDAY 27.2.2026<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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17:00 Jo Nesb\u00f8: Iconic voice of Nordic noir (English)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Jo Nesb\u00f8, the Norwegian author who is one of the most read authors in the world, opens the Helsinki Noir festival and chats on stage with author and journalist Tuomas Niskakangas. <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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17:30 International Nordic noir stars: Jo Nesb\u00f8, Max Seeck & Satu R\u00e4m\u00f6 (English)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Nordic noir genre gains new readers around the world year after year. What is it about dark Nordic crime novels that excites them? Discussing that are the genre\u2019s superstars Jo Nesb\u00f8, Satu R\u00e4m\u00f6 and Max Seeck, who have between them sold millions of books. Interviewer: Tuomas Niskakangas.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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18:00 Elly Griffiths \u2013 the queen of British crime fiction (English)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Finns love the atmosphere of British crime novels. Elly Griffiths, famous for her Ruth Galloway and Brighton mysteries series, talks about her novels with host Lina Schiffer.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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18:30 Elly Griffiths & Helena Steen \u2013 from history to mystery (English)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Escapism or nostalgia? Historical crime novels continue to be popular. Elly Griffiths and Devon-based Finnish author Helena Steen, both of whom are known for their warm crime novels, discuss their books, which ooze the charm of yesteryear.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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19:00 Crime literature as mirror to society: Kale Puonti, Mikko Kiiskil\u00e4 and Janne Huuskonen (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How does literature reflect society\u2019s pain points and give a voice to those who would otherwise go unheard? Former policeman Kale Puonti, former prison guard Mikko Kiiskil\u00e4 and journalist and author Janne Huuskonen talk about the themes and human fates that the broader public does not always hear about.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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19:30 Murder in translation \u2013 the Finnish crime novel goes global: Max Seeck and Leena Lehtolainen (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From Finland to the world \u2013 how the crime novel transcends language barriers. Leena Lehtolainen\u2019s crime novels have been translated to over 30 languages and Max Seeck\u2019s to over 40. What kinds of experiences do the authors have of working with international publishers and book marketing tours? Do the authors already consider other languages and cultures when they are writing? Interviewer: Leena Balme.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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20:00 Revenge as a driving force: Sk\u00fali Sigurdsson, Max Manner (English)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Revenge is often a driving force in crime novels, from coolly calculated retribution to its more human, even love-tinted variety. Is revenge ever justified? What about the theme appeals to the reader and how can writers build enticing suspense around it? Interviewer: Lina Schiffer.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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20:30 World premiere: Satu R\u00e4m\u00f6 & Lilja Sigurdard\u00f3ttir (English)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Big news from Iceland!\nInterviewer: Laura Friman.\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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21:00 Helsinki Noir house band<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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11:00 Where lava meets darkness \u2013 Iceland noir in focus: Lilja Sigurdard\u00f3ttir, Sk\u00fali Sigurdsson and Satu R\u00e4m\u00f6 (English)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is it about Iceland and Icelandic crime novels that appeals to readers? On stage are Icelandic crime novelists Lilja Sigurdard\u00f3ttir and Sk\u00fali Sigurdsson as well as long-time Iceland resident Satu R\u00e4m\u00f6. Interviewer: Laura Friman.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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12:00 Multiverse \u2013 Crime novelists as masters of many worlds: Leena Lehtolainen and Christian R\u00f6nnbacka (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Maria Kallio and Hilja Ilveskero, Henna Bj\u00f6rk and Antti Hautalehto. How do crime novelists navigate the worlds of the main characters in their series? Interviewer: Kale Puonti.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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12:30 Psychology of evil: Vera Vala & Helin\u00e4 H\u00e4kk\u00e4nen (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We dive into the darkest aspects of the human mind. How are criminals profiled? Discussing this are criminal psychologist and non-fiction author Helin\u00e4 H\u00e4kk\u00e4nen and crime novelist Vera Vala, whose series starts the forensic psychology student Salla Kotka. Interviewer: Lina Schiffer.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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14:30 Deadline and murder \u2013 Journalists on the trail of crimes: Aarnipuro & H\u00e4rk\u00f6nen (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Journalists seek out scoops. How do these two crime novelists with journalist backgrounds, famous for their Kaarina Riikonen ratkaisee and Walta series, use their newsroom experience, and are the crimes and main characters\u2019 experiences in their books based on real life? Interviewer: Leena Lehtolainen.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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15:00 Propaganda and information war: Helena Immonen & Charly Salonius-Pasternak (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With their works, fiction and non-fiction authors alike are part of the conversation on security policy. How can fiction treat issues related to society\u2019s security and global crises, and can thrillers more freely process threats to Finland than non-fiction books can? Interviewer: Petri Korhonen.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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15:30 Crime novels\u2019 unlikely heroes: Joona Keskitalo, Heikki Valkama, Anna \u00c4\u00e4rel\u00e4 (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why do unlikely heroes appeal to both authors and readers of crime novels? The panellists have put memorable characters at the centre of their books, such as a police officer suffering from past traumas, a cook and a mute man. Interviewer: Laura Friman.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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16:00 The most incredible crime blunders (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ex-prisoner Mika \u201cImmu\u201d Ilm\u00e9n and ex-policeman Kenneth Eriksson have delved into less well-known but without contest the stupidest Finnish crime cases. What were they?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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16:30 Fearless Chris Whitaker: from trauma to triumph (English)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A mystery, serial killer thriller and love story. The multi-award-winning English author Chris Whitaker talks about his globally popular novel, All the Colours of the Dark. Interviewer: Leena Balme.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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17:45 Crime loves the screen: Matti Laine, Kale Puonti, Christian R\u00f6nnbacka, Helena Immonen (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The thriller writers behind the TV series. How does a crime novel become TV and how does screenwriting a TV series differ from writing a book? Discussing this are Matti Laine, screenwriter of the new Hildur series, Kale Puonti and Christian R\u00f6nnbacka, known for their Pasilan myrkky and Hautalehto series, and Helena Immonen, a screenwriter for the Konflikti series. Interviewer: Laura Friman.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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18:30 Master of suspense: Stefan Ahnhem (English)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pure Nordic noir. A hallmark of the works of Stefan Ahnhem, who is also known as a screenwriter, is the combination of painfully culminating suspense with a cinematically powerful plot flow. Ahnhem talks about his popular Fabian Risk series and its new, seventh, instalment.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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19:00 In the series\u2019 grip: Stefan Ahnhem & Nilla Kjellsdotter (Swedish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Murder in the north. The Swedish master of suspense Stefan Ahnhem and Swedish-speaking Finnish crime novelist Nilla Kjellsdotter discuss how their home regions shape their stories, be that the coast near Helsingborg or the plains of Ostrobothnia. <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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19:30 Family as crime motive: Matti Laine & JP Koskinen (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Crimes within the family stick in the craw. What makes family members turn on one another, or makes the whole family plot crimes? JP Koskinen\u2019s Murhan vuosi series follows the Arosuo clan, in which crimes are passed down from generation to generation. Matti Laine\u2019s Kovaset series, set in the brutal world of international crime, stars a family which has buried its past. Interviewer: Janne Huuskonen.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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20:00 Familiar and dangerous: Normalized crime as entertainment \u2013 Patricia G. Bert\u00e9nyi, Matti Remes and Anna Harju (Finnish)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The crime novelists Patricia G. Bert\u00e9nyi, Matti Remes and Anna Harju discuss the significance of the local environment in crime novels. How do a hospital, pharmacy or sunny paradise work as crime scenes? Interviewer: Heikki Valkama.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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