The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
Documentary film about Arndt Pekurinen and the peace movement in the early 20th century. Pekurinen spoke out for pacifism, conscientious objection and peace, and received support for his actions around the world. However, his worldview collided with the nationalist and militaristic atmosphere of the era in Finland. He was considered a troublemaker, a traitor, and a caricature of masculinity. The film is a universal and timeless account of a man persecuted for his opinions. At the same time, it is a description of the weak tolerance of young independent Finland towards dissidents. Pekurinen was executed during the Continuation War by his compatriots on November 5, 1941.
Ratings
TMDB6/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Ville SuhonenWriter
- Ville SuhonenDirector
- Lau NauOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Joonas SaartamoArndt Pekurinen (voice)
- Elena LeeveSäde Pekurinen (voice)
- Vilma MelasniemiAleksandra Pekurinen (voice)
- Olavi UusivirtaAarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)
- Lauri TilkanenTauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)
- Hannu-Pekka BjörkmanIlmari Talvitie (voice)
- Taisto OksanenFreedy Kekäläinen (voice)
- Olli UosukainenJuho Niukkanen (voice)
- Nicholas WanckeSomerville Hastings (voice)
Stills
Themes
pacifismconscientious objector