Goodbye Words (2023)
In the aftermath of a death, a home is cleaned out; the accumulation of a life is removed in bags and recycle bins. But what becomes of the collection of books? Laura Rantanen’s resoundingly moving and wistful documentary reflects on the end of life, what lingers behind, and the moments when a book breaks through the monotony to open the world around us.
Director: Laura Rantanen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: January 25, 2023
Screenplay
- Laura Rantanen (Screenplay)
Music: Tuomas Kettunen
Cinematography: Iris Kärkkäinen
Editing: Heli Kota
Production: ELO Film School Finland
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
meditative, abandonment, books
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Goodbye Words about?
- In the aftermath of a death, a home is cleaned out; the accumulation of a life is removed in bags and recycle bins. But what becomes of the collection of books? Laura Rantanen’s resoundingly moving and wistful documentary reflects on the end of life, what lingers behind, and the moments when a book breaks through the monotony to open the world around us.
- Who directed Goodbye Words?
- Goodbye Words was directed by Laura Rantanen.
- How long is Goodbye Words?
- Goodbye Words has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Goodbye Words?
- Goodbye Words is a Documentary film.
- Where was Goodbye Words produced?
- Goodbye Words was produced in Finland.