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Resistant

2021 80min FI

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.

director: Ville Suhonen

cast: Joonas Saartamo, Elena Leeve, Vilma Melasniemi, Olavi Uusivirta

external: IMDb

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Joonas Saartamo

Joonas Saartamo

Arndt Pekurinen (voice)

Elena Leeve

Elena Leeve

Säde Pekurinen (voice)

Vilma Melasniemi

Vilma Melasniemi

Aleksandra Pekurinen (voice)

Olavi Uusivirta

Olavi Uusivirta

Aarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)

Lauri Tilkanen

Lauri Tilkanen

Tauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Ilmari Talvitie (voice)

Taisto Oksanen

Taisto Oksanen

Freedy Kekäläinen (voice)

Olli Uosukainen

Olli Uosukainen

Juho Niukkanen (voice)

Nicholas Wancke

Nicholas Wancke

Somerville Hastings (voice)

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