The Ancient Law directs everything
    - Only the Wise know it's Magical Power

    KALEVALA - The Return of The Golden Age; TV / VOD drama series / 1st season 12 x 50 min

    Kullervo "The Golden One", is raised as a slave. He learns the magical powers of his noble ancestors with the help of an old wise woman. Two beautiful maidens challenge Kullervo in love and warrior’s skills. But the stakes go even higher, when Kullervo with bare hands faces Untamo, "The DreamWeaver's" army, who has subjugated Nature and the people with their new weapons of iron. 

    Our heroes are summoned to mythical adventures in three different worlds and ages. The Stone Age clans live in harmony with nature. The sages of the Bronze Age still remember the Ancient Law in their peaceful agricultural villages. The Iron Age turns everything upside down with violence, and the Three Sons of Evil are born.  A New Tribe emerges and a new cycle begins. - Who will win the battle – those with weapons or those with wisdom?

    “The screenwriter impressively passes on an entire mythical world. This screenplay is full of imagination and vision. The ancient Kalevala-time leaves its old skin behind and is reborn as a mythical adventure.”

    - Mr Esko Salervo

    Former Chief of drama productions
    Finnish National TV and Radio Company YLE

    Based on original stories from the world famous Kalevala Epic

    The Finno-Ugric oral tradition, dating as far back as the early Iron and Bronze Ages, was collected during the 19th century and published in 1849 under the name The Kalevala. This classic of world literature is today available in 51 languages. Among others, J.R.R. Tolkien was greatly inspired by The Kalevala's mythology. He drew heavily upon it during the process of writing his best-selling fantasy novel The Lord of The Rings.

    Exciting adventure with real magic and wisdom

    Before the Iron Age conquered Northern Europe, people lived in peace and harmony with nature. Their heroes were carriers of Sacred Wisdom of the cosmic laws that guided all humans, nature and heavenly bodies alike. Women and men were equally powerful in a society free from suppressing hierarchies. The Finnish folklore carries still memories from the ancient Golden Age.

     

    For 25 years, screenwriter Veli-Heikki Uusitupa studied the original sources of this heritage. He discovered a long lost tradition of Sacred Wisdom, including more than 100 symbols, archetypes and paths of learning. These act as master-keys to open and restore the ancient story-universe that was passed on from generation to generation. The unique findings inspired him to write the screenplay Kalevala - The Return of the Golden Age – a mythical adventure of epic proportions, never seen on screen before.

     

    The sacred myths gave birth to Creation, the starry sky and all of human history.

     

    The wise knew these origins and sang of them...

    Heroes

    Main characters of the drama series. We are in the process of choosing the actors and actresses. - You are welcome to make your own suggestions!

    TOUCH THE ICON to get the description of the role character.

     Anni Anni is a sensitive hot-head, whose desire for adventures draws her to dangers. She has plenty of inner and outer beauty and is able stand up for new challenges. She has inherited psychic powers but she has to learn how to use them wisely.
      Kullervo Kullervo, “The Golden One”, is physically strong and has an intimate connection with Nature. Kullervo's challenge is to liberate himself from the traumas caused by his time in slavery and the death of his noble parents. He has to learn the Ancient Law of Life.
      Untamo Untamo, “The Dream-weaver”, has subjugated the people of Kaleva and also Nature with the power of iron and technology. He always wants more than he has and he is also ready to use black magic to get what he wants.
     Grandmother Blind Grandmother cherishes the timeless wisdom of Mother Nature and she also helps others to see it. She takes care of an old cemetery and illustrates the history of her tribe in her rock carvings there.
     Kyllikki Kyllikki is a leading priestess who has become more like a courtesan. Like her name implies, she is an insatiable woman who is able to hold both men and women under her control.
     Seer The Seer has mastered Life’s Wisdom, the power of Words, and has a tame eagle as his helper. However, he has been drowning his grief in ale pints for too long and his magical skills need polishing.
     Tuuli Tuuli, the daughter of Kylllikki, is an independent and playful little girl. She helps adults to see the wonders of Nature and Life through the innocent eyes of a child.

    ... The great forces of Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Heaven

     

    still work for the good of all beings ...

    Team

    BE OUR PARTNER!

    We are looking for partners for finance, production and distribution. Contact information below. Here six actors and actresses express their first impressions of this TV / VOD drama series project: 

    https://vimeo.com/225086636

    Password: kalevala

    KALEVALA - The Return of The Golden Age (TV series)

    The scripts for the 1st and 2nd episodes are completed, and for the 3rd episode before autumn 2019. These 3 episodes (3 x 50 min) are the pilot package, to get into production in 2020. Also the story for the whole 1st season (12 x 50 min) is written in the form of a movie script and will be adapted to drama series format soon. This story-universe enables further expansion into several seasons.

    .... Until a huge oak blacked out the light in the sky

     

    And A Fiery-tailed dragon swallowed the old sun …

    Tribe

    PLEASE, SPREAD THE WORD!

    You or your friends may have skills, ideas, time, wisdom, finances or other resources, which might help to make this unique timely project available everywhere. You are welcome to join the Global Wise Network of producers, artists, financiers, supporters and fans, who want to be builders of a New Golden Era, in our modern time. 

    Here six actors and actresses express their first impressions of this TV / VOD drama series project: 

    https://vimeo.com/225086636

    Password: kalevala

    … The Dark Age began - it was a nightmare created by Untamo, the dream-weaver.

     

    The three sons of Evil - Envy, Greed and Ignorance oppress all life on Earth …

    Media

    The representatives of media are most welcome to contact Mr Veli Heikki Uusitupa, founder of The Kalevala World. He will gladly provide interviews and more information about our project and share his knowledge of the ancient Kalevala heritage.

    Contact

    Mr Veli-Heikki Uusitupa
    CEO, Kalevala World - Kalevalan Maailma Oy

    E-mail: veliheikki.uusitupa@bearclan.org
    Phone: +358(0)445702988