Nokia Mobile: We Were Connecting People
Nokia Mobile: We Were Connecting People

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Nokia Mobile: We Were Connecting People

2017
Movie
91 min
Finnish

Once upon a time there was a large Finnish company called Nokia that manufactured the world’s best and most innovative mobile phones. Nokia’s annual budget was larger than that of the Government of Finland and their phones spread everywhere and changed the whole culture of communication. But then something changed. Film portrays the rise and fall of Nokia and the Finnish mobile phone industry. Nokia engineers, designers and managers tell their story about the creation, success and downfall of the Finnish mobile phone.

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Director: N/A (Documentary)Genres: Documentary, History

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the rise and fall of Nokia as a dominant force in the mobile phone industry. It delves into the company's innovations, its market dominance, and the strategic decisions that led to its eventual decline. The film highlights the cultural impact of Nokia phones and the evolution of mobile communication.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focused on corporate history, "Nokia Mobile: We Were Connecting People" received moderate attention. Reviews generally praised its informative content and nostalgic appeal, particularly for those who experienced Nokia's peak. However, some critics noted a lack of in-depth analysis on certain strategic missteps or a more critical perspective on the company's leadership during its decline.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its insightful look into a significant technological era.

  • Appreciated for invoking nostalgia for early mobile phone technology.

  • Some viewers desired a more critical examination of Nokia's business decisions.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this documentary are scarce as it is not widely distributed. Where available, viewers expressed appreciation for the trip down memory lane and the comprehensive overview of Nokia's impact on global connectivity.

Fun Fact

The iconic Nokia ringtone, 'Grande Valse', was composed by a guitarist named Jari Uimonen and was originally part of a song called 'My Lively's Song'.

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