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Resistant

Resistant

Resistant

Resistant

2021•1h 20m•

★6.0(3 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

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.

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Main Cast

Joonas Saartamo

Joonas Saartamo

Arndt Pekurinen (voice)

Elena Leeve

Elena Leeve

Säde Pekurinen (voice)

Vilma Melasniemi

Vilma Melasniemi

Aleksandra Pekurinen (voice)

Olavi Uusivirta

Olavi Uusivirta

Aarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)

Lauri Tilkanen

Lauri Tilkanen

Tauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Ilmari Talvitie (voice)

Taisto Oksanen

Taisto Oksanen

Freedy Kekäläinen (voice)

Olli Uosukainen

Olli Uosukainen

Juho Niukkanen (voice)

Nicholas Wancke

Nicholas Wancke

Somerville Hastings (voice)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Ville Suhonen

Writing

Writer: Ville Suhonen

Production

Producer: Joonas Berghäll
Producer: Satu Majava

Music & Sound

Sound Designer: Pietari Koskinen
Foley Artist: Tapio Liukkonen
Original Music Composer: Lau Nau

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Marita Hällfors
Director of Photography: Juice Huhtala

Editing

Editor: Antti Tuomikoski

Keywords

pacifismconscientious objector

Did You Know?

#1

The original title is "Ikuiseen rauhaan" (FI).

#2

The production budget was $375.0K.

#3

The runtime is 80 minutes (1h 20m).

#4

The film was directed by Ville Suhonen.

#5

The screenplay was written by Ville Suhonen.

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The score was composed by Lau Nau.

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Cinematography was handled by Marita Hällfors.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt14901434.

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Rating

6.0/10

Average

3 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Ikuiseen rauhaan

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

K-7

Language:

English, suomi

Country of Origin:

Finland

Budget:

$375,000

Production Companies:

Oktober

Oktober