On Hold (2020)

On Hold (2020) poster

On the basis of anonymous telephone calls made to a helpline for teenagers, On Hold makes us hear a dissonant speech. Recounted here by older people, these testimonies are the occasion to question the construction of masculinity and its generational heritage. Between humour and dread, the film unveils what remains unsaid in a sick society.

Director: Laura Rantanen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Menni Renvall
Production: Aalto University
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi

Keywords

help line, boys, manhood

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Hold about?
On the basis of anonymous telephone calls made to a helpline for teenagers, On Hold makes us hear a dissonant speech. Recounted here by older people, these testimonies are the occasion to question the construction of masculinity and its generational heritage. Between humour and dread, the film unveils what remains unsaid in a sick society.
Who directed On Hold?
On Hold was directed by Laura Rantanen.
Who stars in On Hold?
On Hold stars Seppo Kotkanen, Hannu Luutonen, Topi Virtanen, Jukka Ukkonen, Vesku Santala, Rauno Koivunen.
How long is On Hold?
On Hold has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is On Hold?
On Hold is a Documentary film.
Where was On Hold produced?
On Hold was produced in Finland.