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The Unknown Woman (2011)

Original title: Tuntematon emäntä

2011-02-04 · 1h 20m · FI
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The Unknown Woman is a documentary film scripted and directed by Elina Kivihalme. It depicts the reality of Finnish agriculture and forestry during the war years, when the home front relied entirely upon the work and endurance of the women. All farm work, caring for the children, woodcutting and other forestry operations were undertaken by the civilians, as the men in their prime were on the front.

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Elina KivihalmeDirector, Writer

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Alli ToivariAlli ToivariSelfPentti OjaniemiPentti OjaniemiSelfOnerva HintikkaOnerva HintikkaSelfAnna-Liisa SalmiojaAnna-Liisa SalmiojaSelfEeva JaloEeva JaloSelfLeena Posti-AhokasLeena Posti-AhokasSelfAnna-Kaarina JaakkolaAnna-Kaarina JaakkolaSelfMärtha KevinMärtha KevinSelfSirkka NukariSirkka NukariSelfSirkka LauermaSirkka LauermaSelfSointu TalvitieSointu TalvitieSelfPirkko HämäläinenPirkko HämäläinenNarrator (voice)

Keywords

World war iiParent child relationshipHomefrontWorking women

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityWorld War Ii · Parent Child Relationship · HomefrontPacingShortEmotional intensityWorld War IiDirector preference842976Actor preference425125 · 1381813 · 1381814

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What is The Unknown Woman about?

The Unknown Woman is a documentary film scripted and directed by Elina Kivihalme. It depicts the reality of Finnish agriculture and forestry during the war years, when the home front relied entirely upon the work and endurance of the women. All farm work, caring for the children, woodcutting and other forestry operations were undertaken by the civilians, as the men in their prime were on the front.

How long is The Unknown Woman?

The Unknown Woman has a runtime of 80 minutes.