The Match Factory Girl (1990)
Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: January 12, 1990
Cast
- Kati Outinen - Iris Rukka
- Elina Salo - Mother
- Esko Nikkari - Stepfather
- Vesa Vierikko - Aarne
- Reijo Taipale - Singer
- Silu Seppälä - Brother
- Outi Mäenpää - Co-Worker
- Marja Packalén - Doctor
- Richard Reitinger - Man in Bar
- Helka Viljanen - Clerk
Screenplay
Cinematography: Timo Salminen
Editing: Aki Kaurismäki
Production: Villealfa Filmproductions, Svenska Filminstitutet, Esselte Video, Finnkino
Country: Finland, Sweden
Language: suomi
Budget: $83,038
Original Language: fi
Themes
The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Technology Addiction and Isolation, Urban Isolation and the Lonely City
Keywords
helsinki, finland, factory worker, match, isolation, parent child relationship, poison, monotony, murder, loneliness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Match Factory Girl about?
- Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.
- Who directed The Match Factory Girl?
- The Match Factory Girl was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
- Who stars in The Match Factory Girl?
- The Match Factory Girl stars Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, Esko Nikkari, Vesa Vierikko, Reijo Taipale, Silu Seppälä.
- How long is The Match Factory Girl?
- The Match Factory Girl has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is The Match Factory Girl?
- The Match Factory Girl is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Match Factory Girl?
- The Match Factory Girl had a budget of $83,038.
- Where was The Match Factory Girl produced?
- The Match Factory Girl was produced in Finland, Sweden.
- What are the themes of The Match Factory Girl?
- The themes of The Match Factory Girl include: The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Technology Addiction and Isolation, Urban Isolation and the Lonely City.