Discussion and analysis – Stepping into the Finnish frontier with Sisu feels like a gritty dance between Spaghetti Western aesthetics and wartime chaos, where Jalmari Helander’s directorial finesse transforms a WWII hyper-violent saga into a pulse-pounding, genre-blending masterpiece; the film’s relentless action, impeccable choreography, and nuanced storytelling, all captured through Lagerroos’ stunning cinematography…

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In this episode of Weird West Radio:  The hosts review and discuss SISU. Sisu is a 2022 historical action thriller film written and directed by Jalmari Helander. Set in Finnish Lapland during World War II, the film follows a former legendary Finnish commando and gold prospector who attempts to secure his gold and defend himself from a German death squad led by a brutal SS officer.

Synopsis: When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, Nazi soldiers led by a brutal SS officer battle him.

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