Resistant

Resistant

80 mins | Documentary | Sept. 20, 2021

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

80 mins | Documentary | Sept. 20, 2021

Resistant
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.
Producers Oktober oy
Original title Ikuiseen rauhaan
Directors Ville Suhonen
Writers Ville Suhonen

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

as Juho Niukkanen (voice)

Nicholas Wancke

as Somerville Hastings (voice)