Overview
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 20, 2021
- Original language
- Finnish
- Spoken languages
- English, Finnish
- Countries
- Finland
- Production
- Oktober
- Cast
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman,Joonas Saartamo,Olli Uosukainen,Lauri Tilkanen,Vilma Melasniemi,Nicholas Wancke,Olavi Uusivirta,Taisto Oksanen,Elena Leeve
- Director
- Ville Suhonen
- Writer
- Ville Suhonen
- Producer
- Satu Majava,Joonas Berghäll
- Cinematography
- Juice Huhtala,Marita Hällfors
- Music
- Lau Nau
- Budget
- $375,000
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
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