Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

These movies many Finns do not recognize – would you have known?

A recent quiz conducted by Naisten tested Finnish people's ability to recognize classic films, revealing that many struggle with identifying them accurately.

Ilta-Sanomat reports on a quiz that tested Finnish people's knowledge of classic films, highlighting how films can evoke a wide range of emotions. The quiz, undertaken by over 200,000 individuals, showed that only a small percentage, around seven percent, managed to answer all questions correctly, showcasing the gap between popular films and those that are more obscure.

The quiz results indicated which films were familiar to Finns, revealing that iconic moments, such as Julia Roberts' character in Pretty Woman, are well-known among respondents, with nearly 90% successfully linking a particular scene to the film. This suggests that while some classics remain in the public consciousness, many films still fail to resonate with a significant portion of the population.

This test reflects broader cultural patterns in Finland concerning media consumption and the recognition of film history. It opens up discussions about cultural literacy in the country and could encourage filmmakers and educators to foster a deeper appreciation for film within Finnish society, potentially leading to increased interest in a wider variety of cinematic works.

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