In the Year 2000 (1950)

A utopia about Finland in the year 2000, when man is finally the master of himself and his world. In the imaginary year 2000, a historical documentary series is created to provide a look at the irrational history of man in the 20th century, with all the wars and all that. The setting is an ascetic futuristic home, outside of which people move around in personal helicopters. The optimism about the future culminates in a school presentation shown simultaneously on giant screens in living rooms across the country, in which rational thinking is shown to have finally reached its fulfillment. On the other hand, faith in the development of humanity and a peaceful future is reflected in this post-war, escapist and dogmatic vision of the future.

Director: Orvo Saarikivi
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Screenplay

Music: Jean Sibelius
Production: Suomi-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi

Keywords

world war ii, utopia, post world war ii, finland

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In the Year 2000 about?
A utopia about Finland in the year 2000, when man is finally the master of himself and his world. In the imaginary year 2000, a historical documentary series is created to provide a look at the irrational history of man in the 20th century, with all the wars and all that. The setting is an ascetic futuristic home, outside of which people move around in personal helicopters. The optimism about the future culminates in a school presentation shown simultaneously on giant screens in living rooms across the country, in which rational thinking is shown to have finally reached its fulfillment. On the other hand, faith in the development of humanity and a peaceful future is reflected in this post-war, escapist and dogmatic vision of the future.
Who directed In the Year 2000?
In the Year 2000 was directed by Orvo Saarikivi.
Who stars in In the Year 2000?
In the Year 2000 stars Urho Somersalmi, Matti Ranin.
How long is In the Year 2000?
In the Year 2000 has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is In the Year 2000?
In the Year 2000 is a Drama, Science Fiction, Documentary film.
Where was In the Year 2000 produced?
In the Year 2000 was produced in Finland.