Father to Son (2004)

The film examines the painful relationship between fathers and sons through the eyes of one family. Four generations of men are featured in the film. Father to Son deals with the conflict between generations and their subjective memories, and the way different methods of raising children pass from one generation to the next. How often and to what extent do we repeat the behavioural patterns of our fathers; can we change or break these patterns or is repeating them inescapable, and how many generations are needed for change to occur? Are the values we have inherited from our fathers still valid in the modern world? One of the leading themes of this film is the sensitivity of a man and a boy, and its preservation and suppression.

Director: Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Music: Outi Parkkila
Cinematography: Marita Hällfors
Editing: Tuula Mehtonen
Production: Guerilla Films Oy
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi

Keywords

psychopath, narcissism, dysfunctional family, domestic violence, overbearing father, psychotherapy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Father to Son about?
The film examines the painful relationship between fathers and sons through the eyes of one family. Four generations of men are featured in the film. Father to Son deals with the conflict between generations and their subjective memories, and the way different methods of raising children pass from one generation to the next. How often and to what extent do we repeat the behavioural patterns of our fathers; can we change or break these patterns or is repeating them inescapable, and how many generations are needed for change to occur? Are the values we have inherited from our fathers still valid in the modern world? One of the leading themes of this film is the sensitivity of a man and a boy, and its preservation and suppression.
Who directed Father to Son?
Father to Son was directed by Visa Koiso-Kanttila.
Who stars in Father to Son?
Father to Son stars Timo Koiso-Kanttila, Visa Koiso-Kanttila, Aaro Koiso-Kanttila.
How long is Father to Son?
Father to Son has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Father to Son?
Father to Son is a Documentary film.
Where was Father to Son produced?
Father to Son was produced in Finland.