Finland / Feb 05, 2026 / DocPoint - Helsinki Documentary Film Festival
The grey of the world cannot reach the one who dares to see life through a red nose.
3min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The beloved comedian Simo Salminen began his career as a National Championship level diver in the 1950s. Entertainment was an integral part of his sporting life, and Salminen began performing clown dives in a clown costume to the delight of children. The short film Simo Was Here takes the now elderly Salminen back to the Helsinki Swimming Stadium and illustrates his memories of the good old days. This nostalgic work is dedicated to the memory of Salminen, who passed away in 2015.
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Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Simo kävi täällä |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cineparadiso |
| Official site | cineparadiso.fi |
| Release date | 5 febbraio 2026 |
| Production | P.V. Lehtinen |
| Writer | P.V. Lehtinen |
| Editing | P.V. Lehtinen, Ari Rusanen, Pentti Keskimäki |
| Cinematography | Jyri Hakala |
| Assistant directors | P.V. Lehtinen |
| Visual effects | Mika Onnela |
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| Music | Eyenorth, Micke Nyström, P.V. Lehtinen |
| Sound | Micke Nyström, Eyenorth, P.V. Lehtinen |
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