Fuck Off! Images from Finland (1971)

Fuck Off! Images from Finland (1971) poster

F*** Off! shows no false respect towards the authorities in its impudent and candid reportage of the developing country/welfare state Finland. It is a cinematic parallel to Donner's New Book of Our Land (1967). The travelogue focuses especially on Finland's outsiders, low-paid workers and the unemployed. In desolate provinces, the inhabitants of a cold and barren country either humbly abide their fate, choose to move to Sweden or take refuge in excessive drinking. These images are accompanied by protest songs based on Donner's own prose and the lyrics of poet Jarkko Laine. Perkele is embodied in big business and the political elite.The jagged (anti)aesthetics of the film correspond to the underground movement and the radical politics of the time. The camera agilely penetrates everyday life. Though opposed to censorship, Fuck Off! itself transgresses the boundaries of privacy.

Director: Jörn Donner, Erkki Seiro, Jaakko Talaskivi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:
Production: FJ-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Jörn Donner, Erkki Seiro, Jaakko Talaskivi
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fuck Off! Images from Finland about?
F*** Off! shows no false respect towards the authorities in its impudent and candid reportage of the developing country/welfare state Finland. It is a cinematic parallel to Donner's New Book of Our Land (1967). The travelogue focuses especially on Finland's outsiders, low-paid workers and the unemployed. In desolate provinces, the inhabitants of a cold and barren country either humbly abide their fate, choose to move to Sweden or take refuge in excessive drinking. These images are accompanied by protest songs based on Donner's own prose and the lyrics of poet Jarkko Laine. Perkele is embodied in big business and the political elite.The jagged (anti)aesthetics of the film correspond to the underground movement and the radical politics of the time. The camera agilely penetrates everyday life. Though opposed to censorship, Fuck Off! itself transgresses the boundaries of privacy.
Who directed Fuck Off! Images from Finland?
Fuck Off! Images from Finland was directed by Jörn Donner, Erkki Seiro, Jaakko Talaskivi.
How long is Fuck Off! Images from Finland?
Fuck Off! Images from Finland has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Fuck Off! Images from Finland?
Fuck Off! Images from Finland is a Documentary film.
Where was Fuck Off! Images from Finland produced?
Fuck Off! Images from Finland was produced in Finland.