At Cultural Centre Malmitalo in Helsinki: Doc Helios: 8000: An Art Odyssey
Thursday, 5 November 2026 at Cultural Centre Malmitalo, Helsinki
About this event
On Thursday, 5 November 2026, Doc Helios: 8000: An Art Odyssey comes to Cultural Centre Malmitalo in Helsinki. Entry is free.
- All ages
- About 1 h 14 min
8000: An Art Odyssey tells the story of Anssi Heinonen – an Ars Fennica award-winning artist who does everything his own way, and preferably with his own hands.
The documentary follows the making of Anssi’s short film Le Saboteur and his efforts towards entering the competition for the Oscar for Best Short Film, as well as the preparation of Anssi’s biggest art exhibition to date at Kunsthalle Helsinki.
Anssi has also developed a skateboard toy for which he holds a patent. A prototype is being manufactured in Hong Kong, and Anssi is in talks with his American manager regarding its global sales.
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Anssi takes the DIY approach to the extreme, as he creates all the sets and special effects for his films himself, crafts enormous sculptures on his home farm in Sahalahti, and mainly uses relatives and friends as actors and extras. “Because they’re free,” comments Anssi. The documentary follows Anssi over a period of several years and delves both into the personal relationships in his life and his work.
8000: An Art Odyssey is a heartwarming and humorous story about passion, creativity – and how doing things a bit wrong is sometimes the right thing to do.
Duration: 1 h 14 min
Language: Finnish
Age rating: suitable for all ages
Free entry
Event details
- Date
- Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Time
- 18:00 – 19:14 local time
- Venue
- Cultural Centre Malmitalo
- Address
- Ala-Malmin tori 1, 00700, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Film
Venue & getting there
Ala-Malmin tori 1, 00700, Helsinki
How to get to Cultural Centre Malmitalo
- Malmin TillikkaTrain220 m
3 min walk - Malmin juna-asemaTrain220 m
3 min walk - Malmin RautatieasemaTrain230 m
3 min walk
Parking
2 car parks within walking distance, the closest 240 m away.
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Your visit to Cultural Centre Malmitalo
- Date
- Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Starts
- 18:00
- Getting there
- Malmin Tillikka (train), 220 m – about 3 min on foot
- Parking
- 2 car parks within walking distance, the closest 240 m away
- Staying nearby
- 2 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Noli Malmi (350 m)
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Good to know
When is “Doc Helios: 8000: An Art Odyssey”?
Doc Helios: 8000: An Art Odyssey takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 18:00 local time.
Where is “Doc Helios: 8000: An Art Odyssey” held?
Venue: Cultural Centre Malmitalo, Ala-Malmin tori 1, 00700, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Doc Helios: 8000: An Art Odyssey”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
Is “Doc Helios: 8000: An Art Odyssey” suitable for children?
Yes — this event is listed as suitable for children and families.
How long is “Doc Helios: 8000: An Art Odyssey”?
About 1 h 14 min according to the organiser. Times can vary slightly on the night.
How do I get to Cultural Centre Malmitalo by public transport?
The closest stop is Malmin Tillikka (train), 220 m from Cultural Centre Malmitalo – roughly 3 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Cultural Centre Malmitalo?
There are 2 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 240 m away.
