An exodus to a better life in Eira.An exodus to a better life in Eira.An exodus to a better life in Eira.
Sakari Kuosmanen
- Frank Armoton
- (as Saku Kuosmanen)
Tuomari Nurmio
- Taksikuski
- (as Hannu Nurmio)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe first movie ever to include scenes in the Helsinki underground, opened in 1982.
- GoofsThe Director is seen in reflection of Frank's (Sakke Järvenpää) sunglasses in "My friend got sick, can you help us" scene.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Keskiyön auringon kuvat (1987)
- SoundtracksAlkutekstimusiikki
Composed by Aki Kaurismäki
Arranged by Mikko Mattila and Jone Takamäki
Performed by Casablanca Vox and Jone Takamäki
Saxophone: Jone Takamäki
Drums: Kalevi Raittinen
Featured review
Helsinki Warriors
A homage to acclaimed 1979 Walter Hill film "The Warriors",(it even features a subway car), done in Kaurismäki peculiar, Godard inspired style, "Calamari Union" shows a group of uniformed named man, as opposed to uniforms of gang colors, fighting their way through Helsinki, trying to get to the promised neighborhood of Eira, not their native, but wishful place of living, where "there are no apartments". Along the way they meet and befall casualties to all sorts of transient enemies, asking for trouble as they go along. Their journey is futile, an attempt to overcome nonexistent and unseen boundaries, doomed from the start. Their resolve is even questionable and strong willed women are often derailing them from their unsure path, as the obstacles appear before them as a mirage.
Shot in typical Kaurismäki minimalist style, black & white photography, improvised dialog on a loosely based script, "Calamari Union", succeeds in bringing a viewer close to chaotic nature of the group's quest. This film is definitely worth repeated viewings, just for substance and style. Recommended.
Shot in typical Kaurismäki minimalist style, black & white photography, improvised dialog on a loosely based script, "Calamari Union", succeeds in bringing a viewer close to chaotic nature of the group's quest. This film is definitely worth repeated viewings, just for substance and style. Recommended.
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- mim-8
- Nov 13, 2016
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- Runtime1 hour 21 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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