War and Peace of Mind 2016
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War and Peace of Mind
War and Peace of Mind explores what war does to the human mind and how both, the individuals and the nation as a whole, survive it psychologically. Finland and WWII, locally known as continuation war, is the backdrop of this documentary.
War and Peace of Mind explores what war does to the human mind and how both, the individuals and the nation as a whole, survive it psychologically. Finland and WWII, locally known as continuation war, is the backdrop of this documentary.
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Documentary , History , War
Release Date:
Mar 11, 2016 (Finland)
Run Time:
1hr 12`
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Original Language:
Finnish
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Finland
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Released
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