Eastern Finland in 18th century. Farmer Juha has raised an orphan girl Marja and married her.
Is this for you? If you like movies that let silence do the heavy lifting, you'll probably dig Juha. It’s not for people who need constant dialogue or pacing that feels like a modern thriller. If you’re the type to check your phone when the music swells, just skip it. This is for the folks who want to stare at grey ski...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Nyrki Tapiovaara
Edgar Jones
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"Is this for you? If you like movies that let silence do the heavy lifting, you'll probably dig Juha. It’s not for people who need constant dialogue or pacing that feels like a modern thriller. If you’re the type to check your phone when the music swells, just skip it. This is for the folks who want to stare at grey skies and wooden fences for a while. The whole thing feels incredibly grounded, almost to a fault. You can practically smell the damp wool and the woodsmoke in every frame. It’s 18th..."
Walle Saikko
Heikki Aho, Juhani Aho, Nyrki Tapiovaara, Björn Soldan
Finland
William Parke
