Resistant
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Resistant is a documentary film. directed by Ville Suhonen. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joonas Saartamo, Elena Leeve, and Vilma Melasniemi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Budget
$375K
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joonas Saartamo
as Arndt Pekurinen (voice)
Elena Leeve
as Säde Pekurinen (voice)
Vilma Melasniemi
as Aleksandra Pekurinen (voice)
Olavi Uusivirta
as Aarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)
Lauri Tilkanen
as Tauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
as Ilmari Talvitie (voice)
Taisto Oksanen
as Freedy Kekäläinen (voice)
Olli Uosukainen
as Juho Niukkanen (voice)
Nicholas Wancke
as Somerville Hastings (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $375,000
Production Companies
- Oktober
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 ar...
Who directed Resistant?
Resistant was directed by Ville Suhonen.
How long is Resistant?
Resistant has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Resistant released?
Resistant was released on September 20, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Resistant?
The main cast of Resistant includes Joonas Saartamo, Elena Leeve, Vilma Melasniemi, Olavi Uusivirta, Lauri Tilkanen.