Takes place during the Finnish Civil War. Artist Halli falls in love with Varpu Tanhua, who is also courted by the rich Rustinolli Ristiniemi.
Okay, so Miekan terällä — that’s ‘On the Edge of the Sword’ if you’re translating — is definitely not for everyone. If you’re really into those old, early films, especially from Finland, and you’ve got a real soft spot for historical drama, then yeah, give this a look. But if you need snappy dialogue or explosions, or ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Kalle Kaarna
Eduardo Notari
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"Okay, so Miekan terällä — that’s ‘On the Edge of the Sword’ if you’re translating — is definitely not for everyone. If you’re really into those old, early films, especially from Finland, and you’ve got a real soft spot for historical drama, then yeah, give this a look. But if you need snappy dialogue or explosions, or just anything that moves faster than a molasses drip, you’re probably gonna be checking your watch. A lot. 😬The story itself has a classic feel: artist Halli, played by Eero Leväl..."
Hannes Närhi
Kalle Kaarna
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