Icaros: Fallen Europe (2011)

Pekka Jalkanen, a Finnish modern music composer, begins to compose his Russian Concerto – a concerto of longing for home – in his childhood’s home, near Russian border. At the same time, his mind makes a trip to Mother Russia and to Balkans to collect materials for his upcoming work. Analysing reasons for economical and cultural chaos in the new united Europe, the composer finally arrives at the tomb of Andrei Tarkovsky, a Russian master of world’s cinema, near Paris, to respect the memory of the auteur who spoke about longing in his films.

Director: Rax Rinnekangas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Production: Bad Taste
Country: Finland
Language: suomi, Pусский
Original Language: fi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Icaros: Fallen Europe about?
Pekka Jalkanen, a Finnish modern music composer, begins to compose his Russian Concerto – a concerto of longing for home – in his childhood’s home, near Russian border. At the same time, his mind makes a trip to Mother Russia and to Balkans to collect materials for his upcoming work. Analysing reasons for economical and cultural chaos in the new united Europe, the composer finally arrives at the tomb of Andrei Tarkovsky, a Russian master of world’s cinema, near Paris, to respect the memory of the auteur who spoke about longing in his films.
Who directed Icaros: Fallen Europe?
Icaros: Fallen Europe was directed by Rax Rinnekangas.
Who stars in Icaros: Fallen Europe?
Icaros: Fallen Europe stars Pekka Jalkanen.
How long is Icaros: Fallen Europe?
Icaros: Fallen Europe has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Icaros: Fallen Europe?
Icaros: Fallen Europe is a Documentary film.
Where was Icaros: Fallen Europe produced?
Icaros: Fallen Europe was produced in Finland.