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August Fools (2013)

Original title: Mieletön elokuu

2013-10-04 · 1h 44m · FI
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An comedy set in 1960s Helsinki. The story revolves around Elsa, a resolute hatmaker who is in complete control of her life. Besides running her shop, she sometimes doubles as a fortune teller. When Jan, a Czechoslovakian jazz musician and Elsa's old lover comes to town to perform at a "peace and friendship festival", her well-organised life is jolted out of balance.

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Raija TalvioWriterTaru MäkeläDirector

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Kati OutinenKati OutinenElsa AhoMiroslav EtzlerMiroslav EtzlerJan Novák, ”Delcos”Elena LeeveElena LeeveMinniKryštof HádekKryštof HádekAdam ČernýEsko SalminenEsko SalminenKansliapäällikkö StåhlLaura BirnLaura BirnKaarina SuoTommi KorpelaTommi KorpelaJalkanen, ylikomisarioMads Sjøgård PettersenMads Sjøgård PettersenRobertAntti AutioAntti AutioRauhanmarssijaVesa VierikkoVesa VierikkoTohtori BoreniusDenny RatajskýDenny RatajskýPavelPetr StachPetr StachVaclav

Keywords

Woman director1960sCold warPolitical activismFalling in lovePropagandaFinlandCapitalismCzechoslovakiaSocialismDemonstrationHelsinki, finlandYouth culture

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityWoman Director · 1960s · Cold WarMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomance · Cold WarDirector preference541964

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What is August Fools about?

An comedy set in 1960s Helsinki. The story revolves around Elsa, a resolute hatmaker who is in complete control of her life. Besides running her shop, she sometimes doubles as a fortune teller. When Jan, a Czechoslovakian jazz musician and Elsa's old lover comes to town to perform at a "peace and friendship festival", her well-organised life is jolted out of balance.

How long is August Fools?

August Fools has a runtime of 104 minutes.