PÖFF: Matti Nykänen

This is a universally recognizable rags-to-riches and back-to-rags story about the greatest ski jumper of all time, who ends up stripping in a shady bar in a small Finnish town. Why did this happen, and how could this fate have been prevented? This warm and profound documentary film offers an artistic approach that is completely different from anything previously seen about Matti Nykänen. The film reveals new perspectives on Matti Nykänen, his close ones, the media, and the entire nation, examining the life of this controversial superstar with respect and understanding.