'' Purge '' ( ) is a 2012 Finnish drama film directed by Antti Jokinen , based on the novel of the same name by Sofi Oksanen . The film was selected as the Finnish entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards , but it did not make it to the final shortlist . At the 2013 Jussi Award , the film received eight nominations , including Best Film , Best Direction and Best Costume Design . It won Best Actress for Birn , Best Supporting Actress for Liisi Tandefelt , along with Best Cinematography , Best Sound Design and Best Make-Up Design . Birn was also nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actress
85th Academy Awards
85th Academy Awards
Purge (2012 film)