Resistant(2021)
Ikuiseen rauhaan
Resistant Synopsis
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.
Resistant (2021) is a documentary film directed by Ville Suhonen, released on September 20, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Joonas Saartamo, Elena Leeve, Vilma Melasniemi and Olavi Uusivirta. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Ville Suhonen
- Writers:
- Ville Suhonen
- Producers:
- Joonas Berghäll, Satu Majava
- Cinematographer:
- Marita Hällfors
- Composer:
- Lau Nau
- Production:
- Oktober
- Budget:
- $375,000
- Status:
- Released
Resistant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joonas Saartamo
as Arndt Pekurinen (voice)
Elena Leeve
as Säde Pekurinen (voice)
Vilma Melasniemi
as Aleksandra Pekurinen (voice)
Olavi Uusivirta
as Aarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)
Lauri Tilkanen
as Tauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
as Ilmari Talvitie (voice)
Taisto Oksanen
as Freedy Kekäläinen (voice)
- Olli Uosukainen
Olli Uosukainen
as Juho Niukkanen (voice)
- Nicholas Wancke
Nicholas Wancke
as Somerville Hastings (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Ville Suhonen, written by Ville Suhonen, produced by Joonas Berghäll and Satu Majava.
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Resistant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Resistant – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Resistant?
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The main cast of Resistant (2021) includes Joonas Saartamo, Elena Leeve, Vilma Melasniemi, Olavi Uusivirta and Lauri Tilkanen. The film was directed by Ville Suhonen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Resistant released?
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Resistant was released on September 20, 2021 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Resistant worth watching?
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Resistant (2021) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.