Perkele! Kuvia Suomesta is an interesting film that takes people into the world with it. It's wonderful to see how our citizens react in front of the camera and how world politics is reflected in their world. When I am watching the Film, it feels very real as a material, because it has physical features (e.g. Scratches). It makes the movie feel authentic right from the start.
Perkele! Kuvia Suomesta is a Finnish documentary film completed in 1971. The film was directed by Jörn Donner, Jaakko Talaskivi and Erkki Seiro.
The film makers of the film focus in an interesting way on things that have been on the surface at that time. These include, among others, the 1970 parliamentary elections, emigration of citizens based on work, and life in the countryside.
In the film, the atmosphere is created very sawing, the atmosphere goes up and down. There's a happy mood, followed by a downbeat mood. It makes the following interesting and fast-paced. The movie starts with a good movement and a ride. It is clearly made part of the beginning of the film, so that the viewer gets a feeling of Finland and the journey to the deep ranks of the nation. Our country represents the countryside to us, and this is what the film wants to share.
The first piece of music itself tells how to endure misery and how enduring it is part of the nation's identity. I don't know where this part of the identity has grown from, but could it be connected to a previous relationship with other countries.
The questions and the content of the film deal with the theme of independence and the state's responsibility in an interesting way. It is this interesting discussion that divides people's responses in the film into different camps and makes people's opinions interesting. The world is seen differently, even though the experiences of many are similar now days. In film people have a clear passion to move forward and aim for more. On the other hand, some settle for little and downplay their needs. There is ambition, but there are also stories without ambition.
A major topic of discussion in the film is state-run companies in a market economy. The topic is interesting because not many people question the fact that the state functions as part of a market economy. This debate is on the surface a lot today because there are opinions for and against. State-run companies are seen in the film as ones that should be able to be influenced in elections, but citizens think they can't. This is an interesting angle in the movie. The differences of opinion between the left and right are present in the film. They are even sharper than usual, and it feels like they dare to take a stand and say what they think. Instead, there is also a similar political speech that can be seen in today's media. We talk about things that mean nothing, but we talk anyway. The film also contains a lot of twisting and turning, in connection with the topic and beside the topic.
In the film, the parliamentary election process is well included in the plot. Combining it with a tough salary debate makes it interesting plot-wise and story-wise. The authors clearly wanted to convey that parliamentary elections and elected representatives have a connection to salaries. In this time, in which the film was made, this could be the case. Or there hasn't been, but the connection has been made and that's an interesting detail.
The discussion about Finland becoming fade out from other competition countries, is very similar to the discussion about the same topic today. Sometimes, when watching the movie, you feel that nothing has changed. Time has moved on and Finland has changed, but today's conversation is very similar. As a viewer, it makes me think that the problems that are present in everyday life are very similar for all people (at least in Finland). I also thought that these problems can be so persistent that they can never be solved, but that the discussion will continue even into the future. In the film, people move to Sweden in the hope of a better life. The same is true today, and people move out of Finland in the hope of a better life.
People's dreams at work are similar to today's. We want publicity and don't want to be ordinary. It can be seen as goals to be models, and the days are spent working as a salesperson. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's a very similar perspective to today.
"Whoever dreams big, gets depressed", is heard in the film. This sentence sums up Finnishness very well, which I think should be gotten rid of. The sentence itself degrades its words and worsens the attitude atmosphere to strive forward.
The film also has a lot of bold statements regarding the future. Especially many people want to earn more, somehow earning has been seen as a priority for a quality life these days. Today, I think people also value free time, and earning money is no longer the most important thing for many.
Finland as a motherland is also a fun topic of discussion. It makes the respondents genuinely think about the deeper meaning. The position of the interviewer is very open, as he rarely takes a stand or gives direction. Instead, the questions themselves are sharp and provoke thoughts for or against. Culture is touched upon and discussed, what is Finnish culture, the film responds to that in a way that suits the spirit of the times. In my opinion, enduring misery is one of the main things that emerges when watching the documentary. On the other hand, many see equality of opportunity and want to strive for better.
The zoom camera feature has often been used when music is playing. It's a well-executed technical method that gives the viewer a break from the interviews and tunes in to the next topic. At the same time, it builds an identity for the viewer. The movie has a strong message and that is to change the society. For what? That matter remains open. Or in the film, the answer to many things is that you have to strive and work for the better, but the tools and the doing itself remain open.
The film has very much the same style as finnish journalist Hannu Karpo's productions today or old days. A similar role where the interviewer sits among the people and starts looking for grievances that are brought up. The directors and film makers are very straightforward. In various parts of Finland, people ask how much they earn and whether it is enough. The makers of the film fight against injustice.
Perkele! Kuvia Suomesta is a Finnish documentary film completed in 1971. The film was directed by Jörn Donner, Jaakko Talaskivi and Erkki Seiro.
The film makers of the film focus in an interesting way on things that have been on the surface at that time. These include, among others, the 1970 parliamentary elections, emigration of citizens based on work, and life in the countryside.
In the film, the atmosphere is created very sawing, the atmosphere goes up and down. There's a happy mood, followed by a downbeat mood. It makes the following interesting and fast-paced. The movie starts with a good movement and a ride. It is clearly made part of the beginning of the film, so that the viewer gets a feeling of Finland and the journey to the deep ranks of the nation. Our country represents the countryside to us, and this is what the film wants to share.
The first piece of music itself tells how to endure misery and how enduring it is part of the nation's identity. I don't know where this part of the identity has grown from, but could it be connected to a previous relationship with other countries.
The questions and the content of the film deal with the theme of independence and the state's responsibility in an interesting way. It is this interesting discussion that divides people's responses in the film into different camps and makes people's opinions interesting. The world is seen differently, even though the experiences of many are similar now days. In film people have a clear passion to move forward and aim for more. On the other hand, some settle for little and downplay their needs. There is ambition, but there are also stories without ambition.
A major topic of discussion in the film is state-run companies in a market economy. The topic is interesting because not many people question the fact that the state functions as part of a market economy. This debate is on the surface a lot today because there are opinions for and against. State-run companies are seen in the film as ones that should be able to be influenced in elections, but citizens think they can't. This is an interesting angle in the movie. The differences of opinion between the left and right are present in the film. They are even sharper than usual, and it feels like they dare to take a stand and say what they think. Instead, there is also a similar political speech that can be seen in today's media. We talk about things that mean nothing, but we talk anyway. The film also contains a lot of twisting and turning, in connection with the topic and beside the topic.
In the film, the parliamentary election process is well included in the plot. Combining it with a tough salary debate makes it interesting plot-wise and story-wise. The authors clearly wanted to convey that parliamentary elections and elected representatives have a connection to salaries. In this time, in which the film was made, this could be the case. Or there hasn't been, but the connection has been made and that's an interesting detail.
The discussion about Finland becoming fade out from other competition countries, is very similar to the discussion about the same topic today. Sometimes, when watching the movie, you feel that nothing has changed. Time has moved on and Finland has changed, but today's conversation is very similar. As a viewer, it makes me think that the problems that are present in everyday life are very similar for all people (at least in Finland). I also thought that these problems can be so persistent that they can never be solved, but that the discussion will continue even into the future. In the film, people move to Sweden in the hope of a better life. The same is true today, and people move out of Finland in the hope of a better life.
People's dreams at work are similar to today's. We want publicity and don't want to be ordinary. It can be seen as goals to be models, and the days are spent working as a salesperson. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's a very similar perspective to today.
"Whoever dreams big, gets depressed", is heard in the film. This sentence sums up Finnishness very well, which I think should be gotten rid of. The sentence itself degrades its words and worsens the attitude atmosphere to strive forward.
The film also has a lot of bold statements regarding the future. Especially many people want to earn more, somehow earning has been seen as a priority for a quality life these days. Today, I think people also value free time, and earning money is no longer the most important thing for many.
Finland as a motherland is also a fun topic of discussion. It makes the respondents genuinely think about the deeper meaning. The position of the interviewer is very open, as he rarely takes a stand or gives direction. Instead, the questions themselves are sharp and provoke thoughts for or against. Culture is touched upon and discussed, what is Finnish culture, the film responds to that in a way that suits the spirit of the times. In my opinion, enduring misery is one of the main things that emerges when watching the documentary. On the other hand, many see equality of opportunity and want to strive for better.
The zoom camera feature has often been used when music is playing. It's a well-executed technical method that gives the viewer a break from the interviews and tunes in to the next topic. At the same time, it builds an identity for the viewer. The movie has a strong message and that is to change the society. For what? That matter remains open. Or in the film, the answer to many things is that you have to strive and work for the better, but the tools and the doing itself remain open.
The film has very much the same style as finnish journalist Hannu Karpo's productions today or old days. A similar role where the interviewer sits among the people and starts looking for grievances that are brought up. The directors and film makers are very straightforward. In various parts of Finland, people ask how much they earn and whether it is enough. The makers of the film fight against injustice.
