Resistant
Overview
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.
Release date
20/09/2021
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Joonas Saartamo
Arndt Pekurinen (voice)
Elena Leeve
Säde Pekurinen (voice)
Vilma Melasniemi
Aleksandra Pekurinen (voice)
Olavi Uusivirta
Aarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)
Lauri Tilkanen
Tauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Ilmari Talvitie (voice)
Taisto Oksanen
Freedy Kekäläinen (voice)
Olli Uosukainen
Juho Niukkanen (voice)
Nicholas Wancke
Somerville Hastings (voice)
Original Soundtrack
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Gesto
CHoosing at Twenty
Objector
Camilo: The Long Road to Disobedience
Jean-Jacques de Félice, The Passion For Justice
Écoutez Mouna
Écoutez May Picqueray
Where Everything Disappears
I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War
The Pacifist Who Went to War
Men Who Won't Pick Up Guns 2: Breaking a Taboo
In the Shade of the Hills
A Failed Peace, The Mistakes of The Treaty of Versailles
Room 708, A Letter from a Private
Destins: Général De Bollardière
Plena Rondo
Poets Against the Bomb
Nach dem Sturm
Chasing Trane
An Act of Conscience