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Resistant (2021)

Original title: Ikuiseen rauhaan

2021-09-20 · 1h 20m · FI
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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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Ville SuhonenDirector, Writer
Budget
$375K

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Joonas SaartamoJoonas SaartamoArndt Pekurinen (voice)Elena LeeveElena LeeveSäde Pekurinen (voice)Vilma MelasniemiVilma MelasniemiAleksandra Pekurinen (voice)Olavi UusivirtaOlavi UusivirtaAarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)Lauri TilkanenLauri TilkanenTauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)Hannu-Pekka BjörkmanHannu-Pekka BjörkmanIlmari Talvitie (voice)Taisto OksanenTaisto OksanenFreedy Kekäläinen (voice)Olli UosukainenOlli UosukainenJuho Niukkanen (voice)Nicholas WanckeNicholas WanckeSomerville Hastings (voice)Niklas WanckeNiklas WanckeSomerville Hastings (voice)

Keywords

PacifismConscientious objector

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityPacifism · Conscientious ObjectorPacingShortDirector preference1211370Actor preference540980 · 435209 · 304512Country preferenceFi

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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.

How long is Resistant?

Resistant has a runtime of 80 minutes.