Resistant (2021)
Documentary film about Arndt Pekurinen and the peace movement in the early 20th century. Pekurinen spoke out for pacifism, conscientious objection and peace, and received support for his actions around the world. However, his worldview collided with the nationalist and militaristic atmosphere of the era in Finland. He was considered a troublemaker, a traitor, and a caricature of masculinity. The film is a universal and timeless account of a man persecuted for his opinions. At the same time, it is a description of the weak tolerance of young independent Finland towards dissidents. Pekurinen was executed during the Continuation War by his compatriots on November 5, 1941.
Director: Ville Suhonen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: September 20, 2021
Cast
- Joonas Saartamo - Arndt Pekurinen (voice)
- Elena Leeve - Säde Pekurinen (voice)
- Vilma Melasniemi - Aleksandra Pekurinen (voice)
- Olavi Uusivirta - Aarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)
- Lauri Tilkanen - Tauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman - Ilmari Talvitie (voice)
- Taisto Oksanen - Freedy Kekäläinen (voice)
- Olli Uosukainen - Juho Niukkanen (voice)
- Nicholas Wancke - Somerville Hastings (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Lau Nau
Cinematography: Marita Hällfors, Juice Huhtala
Editing: Antti Tuomikoski
Production: Oktober
Country: Finland
Language: English, suomi
Budget: $375,000
Original Language: fi
Keywords
pacifism, conscientious objector
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Resistant about?
- Documentary film about Arndt Pekurinen and the peace movement in the early 20th century. Pekurinen spoke out for pacifism, conscientious objection and peace, and received support for his actions around the world. However, his worldview collided with the nationalist and militaristic atmosphere of the era in Finland. He was considered a troublemaker, a traitor, and a caricature of masculinity. The film is a universal and timeless account of a man persecuted for his opinions. At the same time, it is a description of the weak tolerance of young independent Finland towards dissidents. Pekurinen was executed during the Continuation War by his compatriots on November 5, 1941.
- Who directed Resistant?
- Resistant was directed by Ville Suhonen.
- Who stars in Resistant?
- Resistant stars Joonas Saartamo, Elena Leeve, Vilma Melasniemi, Olavi Uusivirta, Lauri Tilkanen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman.
- How long is Resistant?
- Resistant has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Resistant?
- Resistant is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Resistant?
- Resistant had a budget of $375,000.
- Where was Resistant produced?
- Resistant was produced in Finland.