About Selling a Summer Cottage (2023)

About Selling a Summer Cottage (2023) poster

Helena, the main character of the film, grew up in a small town on the west coast of Finland in the 1960s and 70s, together with the emerging welfare in Finland. Her parents lived through the Second World War; her father was on the frontline, and her mother in her family home, burdened with helping to maintain the family. Helena’s family, the surrounding society and the era of her childhood profoundly shaped her experience. The landscapes of her childhood still live vividly in her mind.

Director: Helena Öst
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Marko Luukkonen
Production: Avanton Productions
Country: Finland
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Helena Öst
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is About Selling a Summer Cottage about?
Helena, the main character of the film, grew up in a small town on the west coast of Finland in the 1960s and 70s, together with the emerging welfare in Finland. Her parents lived through the Second World War; her father was on the frontline, and her mother in her family home, burdened with helping to maintain the family. Helena’s family, the surrounding society and the era of her childhood profoundly shaped her experience. The landscapes of her childhood still live vividly in her mind.
Who directed About Selling a Summer Cottage?
About Selling a Summer Cottage was directed by Helena Öst.
How long is About Selling a Summer Cottage?
About Selling a Summer Cottage has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is About Selling a Summer Cottage?
About Selling a Summer Cottage is a Documentary film.
Where was About Selling a Summer Cottage produced?
About Selling a Summer Cottage was produced in Finland.