A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country (2021)

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A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country is a carnivalesque portrayal of the Finnish landscape of the soul and abode. The short film is based on the iconic YLE programme “People’s Radio”, and its visual material has been created by the road movie method of driving across summery Finland. The film paints a panorama of what Finland looks like today. Its narration progresses through humour into civic anarchy, ultimately also towards the longing for human connection.

Director: Virpi Suutari
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
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Music: Iiro Rantala
Cinematography: Heikki Färm, Mikko Leinonen
Editing: Teresa Sadik-Ogli
Production: YLE, Euphoria Film
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi

Keywords

radio, finland, radio show

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country about?
A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country is a carnivalesque portrayal of the Finnish landscape of the soul and abode. The short film is based on the iconic YLE programme “People’s Radio”, and its visual material has been created by the road movie method of driving across summery Finland. The film paints a panorama of what Finland looks like today. Its narration progresses through humour into civic anarchy, ultimately also towards the longing for human connection.
Who directed A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country?
A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country was directed by Virpi Suutari.
How long is A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country?
A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country?
A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country is a Documentary film.
Where was A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country produced?
A People’s Radio – Ballads from a Wooded Country was produced in Finland.