The Raven's Dance (1980)
With a keen sense of visual beauty, director Markku Lehmuskallio has created a thought-provoking, aesthetic film about a married couple and an old man living in a remote part of Finland. The young husband goes out hunting but only to support himself and his wife, not to kill off hordes of animals. He sets traps, and that gets him in trouble with the police who proceed to ticket him for using the devices. The forest cycles themselves are intimated when an old tree is shown falling to earth -- perhaps a reflection on the old man's passing years. In contrast to these few people living off the land and basically keeping the ecological balance intact, a highway construction crew is shown at work felling trees. Soon the antagonism grows between encroaching civilization and the quiet life of the young couple and elderly man.
Cast
- Pertti Kalinainen - Petteri Jokiaho
- Paavo Katajasaari - Paavo, the Father
- Hilkka Matikainen - Hilkka Jokiaho
- Eero Kemilä - Forester
- Mari Holappa - Neighbor
- Heikki Holappa - Neighbor
Screenplay
Keywords
nature
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Raven's Dance about?
- With a keen sense of visual beauty, director Markku Lehmuskallio has created a thought-provoking, aesthetic film about a married couple and an old man living in a remote part of Finland. The young husband goes out hunting but only to support himself and his wife, not to kill off hordes of animals. He sets traps, and that gets him in trouble with the police who proceed to ticket him for using the devices. The forest cycles themselves are intimated when an old tree is shown falling to earth -- perhaps a reflection on the old man's passing years. In contrast to these few people living off the land and basically keeping the ecological balance intact, a highway construction crew is shown at work felling trees. Soon the antagonism grows between encroaching civilization and the quiet life of the young couple and elderly man.
- Who directed The Raven's Dance?
- The Raven's Dance was directed by Markku Lehmuskallio.
- Who stars in The Raven's Dance?
- The Raven's Dance stars Pertti Kalinainen, Paavo Katajasaari, Hilkka Matikainen, Eero Kemilä, Mari Holappa, Heikki Holappa.
- How long is The Raven's Dance?
- The Raven's Dance has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Raven's Dance?
- The Raven's Dance is a Drama film.
- Where was The Raven's Dance produced?
- The Raven's Dance was produced in Finland, Sweden.