August Fools(2013)
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August Fools Synopsis
An comedy set in 1960s Helsinki. The story revolves around Elsa, a resolute hatmaker who is in complete control of her life. Besides running her shop, she sometimes doubles as a fortune teller. When Jan, a Czechoslovakian jazz musician and Elsa's old lover comes to town to perform at a "peace and friendship festival", her well-organised life is jolted out of balance.
August Fools (2013) is a comedy and romance film directed by Taru Mäkelä, released on October 4, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Kati Outinen, Miroslav Etzler, Elena Leeve and Kryštof Hádek. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Taru Mäkelä
- Writers:
- Raija Talvio
- Producers:
- Markku Flink
- Cinematographer:
- Jouko Seppälä
- Composer:
- Stein Berge Svendsen
- Production:
- Kinosto, Pomor Film, Fog'n'Desire Films, Česká televize, Filmgården
- Status:
- Released
August Fools Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kati Outinen
as Elsa Aho
Miroslav Etzler
as Jan Novák, ”Delcos”
Elena Leeve
as Minni
Kryštof Hádek
as Adam Černý
Esko Salminen
as Kansliapäällikkö Ståhl
Laura Birn
as Kaarina Suo
Tommi Korpela
as Jalkanen
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
as Robert
Antti Autio
as Rauhanmarssija
Vesa Vierikko
as Tohtori Borenius
Denny Ratajský
as Pavel
Petr Stach
as Vaclav
Key crew
Directed by Taru Mäkelä, written by Raija Talvio, produced by Markku Flink.
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August Fools Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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August Fools – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch August Fools online?
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August Fools (2013) is currently available to rent or buy from Blockbuster and Telia Play. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in August Fools?
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The main cast of August Fools (2013) includes Kati Outinen, Miroslav Etzler, Elena Leeve, Kryštof Hádek and Esko Salminen. The film was directed by Taru Mäkelä. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was August Fools released?
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August Fools was released on October 4, 2013 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is August Fools worth watching?
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August Fools (2013) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.