Joonas Saartamo
Arndt Pekurinen (voice)
Resistant (2021)
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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.
Ville Suhonen
Director
Ville Suhonen
Writer
Top Billed Cast
Elena Leeve
Säde Pekurinen (voice)
Vilma Melasniemi
Aleksandra Pekurinen (voice)
Olavi Uusivirta
Aarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)
Lauri Tilkanen
Tauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Ilmari Talvitie (voice)
Taisto Oksanen
Freedy Kekäläinen (voice)
Olli Uosukainen
Juho Niukkanen (voice)
Nicholas Wancke
Somerville Hastings (voice)
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