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Markus Lehmusruusu’s futuristic drama “The Squirrel” has been chosen as Finland’s official Oscar submission. The film has drawn praise from veteran director Aki Kaurismäki, who told Variety he considers it a masterpiece and likened it to “2001: A Space Odyssey,” saying it surpasses the classic because of its humanism. Lehmusruusu highlighted Kaurismäki’s endorsement as a key endorsement for the film’s international campaign.

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