The Shadow of a City (1971)
The degenerate alcoholics, the men and women of the beaches, themselves speak openly about their lives and problems. Through their stories, a picture emerges of those on the periphery of society who succumbed to alcohol because of war or difficult living conditions. They are aware of their own State; reason is still there, but the Will is lacking. The film is a cry for help on behalf of humans, it is a dispassionate and honest description of the position of degenerate alcoholics in Finnish society in the early 1970s.
Director: Hannu Peltomaa
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 32 min
Release Date: February 3, 1971
Screenplay
Cinematography: Erkki Peltomaa
Editing: Hannu Peltomaa
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
alcoholism, poverty
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shadow of a City about?
- The degenerate alcoholics, the men and women of the beaches, themselves speak openly about their lives and problems. Through their stories, a picture emerges of those on the periphery of society who succumbed to alcohol because of war or difficult living conditions. They are aware of their own State; reason is still there, but the Will is lacking. The film is a cry for help on behalf of humans, it is a dispassionate and honest description of the position of degenerate alcoholics in Finnish society in the early 1970s.
- Who directed The Shadow of a City?
- The Shadow of a City was directed by Hannu Peltomaa.
- How long is The Shadow of a City?
- The Shadow of a City has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
- What genre is The Shadow of a City?
- The Shadow of a City is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Shadow of a City produced?
- The Shadow of a City was produced in Finland.