Sel8nne

Sep 27 2013 N/A 1h 50m
Biography, Documentary, Sport

Selänne is a documentary about Teemu Selänne—the best Finnish ice hockey player of all time. It's directed by JP Siili, whose previous films include such hits as Härmä and Ganes. We've followed the heroic tales of Selänne for over two decades. His exploits are famous, but now we get to know Selänne the man. In this documentary Teemu lets the viewer get close and under his skin. The film follows Selänne's journey from childhood to the latest NHL season. We see the life story of an exceptional athlete inside and out, not only through Teemu's words, but through the views of his loved ones and colleagues. Selänne is charismatic, social, irritating, charming, happy and always late. Welcome to the life of Teemu Selänne!

Plot

Translation of what's said in the trailer...Unlimited skating speed.Unbelievable scoring skill.Can he even do something else besides skate fast?I had this sick hunger to prove it to myself that I can play in that league and play well.JP SIILI DOCUMENTARYTeemu is that upfront and generous one......charismatic and brilliant......kind of a dictator.I've been somewhat of a rascal before.Once I got a puck there, broken from three spots, that was broken, my shin and calf bones were broken at the same time.STORY ABOUT BROTHERSWe took an X-ray and there were the twins.There are more similarities between me and Panu than there is between me and Paavo, one could see from so close how low someone can sink.STORY ABOUT A FATHERWell for me he is an idol, always been there for me when nobody else has.I still haven't grown up to an adult and I'm still wondering what I'm going to be when I do grow up.STORY ABOUT A SPORTS LEGENDHe really isn't going to stop with that hockey before someone tells him that now you just cannot play anymore.He forgot the entire deal.It was completely my fault.Development ends when you're satisfied and this has taken me to where I am now.If we're honest here, you shouldn't be able to do this at this age so in particular that I have been able to enjoy this and have still been able to play at this level, it has been a really big thing for me.Wife, where's the coffee? Really bad service around here...

Written by

Jukka-Pekka Siili

Directed by

Jukka-Pekka Siili

Production Countries

Finland

Production Companies

Yellow Film & TV

Languages

suomi, English

Awards

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