Children 7+Finnish Films

THE GAMER

Competitive 17-year-old Verneri "Bona" Junkala wants to be an esports professional. Verneri is kicked out of the SuperJymy team, after which he joins the CS:GO team hREDS. Verneri has several silver medals in his pocket at the Finnish Championships level, but no wins yet, as he freezes in the game when the going gets tough. Sport psychologist Mia Stellberg comes to Verneri's rescue and helps him deal with his insecurities and build his confidence. Verneri wants to be the best CS:GO player in the world.

SCREENING TIME

Valvesali Hall Tue 19.11. at 19:00 | Tickets 3 €

NOT FOR PERSONS UNDER 7

Finland - Germany 2023 | 79 mins
Audio: Finnish

Original title: Pelaaja
Directors: Petri Luukkainen, Jesse Jokinen
Script: Petri Luukkainen, Jesse Jokinen, Jussi Sandhu
Cinematography: Jesse Jokinen, Petri Luukkainen
Editor: Jussi Sandhu
Music: Upright Music
Cast: Verneri "Bona" Junkala, Mia Stellberg
Production: Liisa Karpo, Marianne Mäkelä | Napafilms Oy; Ümit Uludag, Erik Winker | Corso Film

KEYWORDS

documentary, e-sports, gaming, professional sports, mental health, friendship, youth, growing up