Finland, Norway
Lauri Matti Parppei
After a breakdown, classical flutist star finds comfort in a provincial experimental music band, self-described as ‘a paramilitary noise art collective’.

Lauri-Matti Parrppei is a filmmaker, musician, and visual artist based in Helsinki, Finland. A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT is their debut feature film. Their midform TV series, A STRANGE SUMMER (2022), showcased Lauri-Matti's unique storytelling style and gained recognition by being selected to Series Mania competition. Beyond filmmaking, Lauri-Matti is the singer-songwriter of the band ‘Musta valo’.