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The Harvest Month
The title of the Finnish film Elokuu translates to August. Directed by Matti Kassila, one of Finland's premiere filmmakers, Elokuu was adapted from a novel by Nobel prize winning finnish author F.E. Sillanpää. Simply put, the story concerns the decline and fall of a once-proud family, thanks to the alcoholism of its paterfamilias. Toivo Makela delivers a powerfully effective performance as the inebriated protagonist, avoiding the usual "drunken" cliches. The overlong running time, coupled with the downbeat nature of the subject, limited the film's worldwide appeal.
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Plot Summary
A drama set during the autumn harvest season, focusing on the lives and struggles of the rural community.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'The Harvest Month (1956)' is scarce, suggesting it was not widely distributed or critically reviewed upon its release. Contemporary reviews are difficult to find, and its impact on film history is minimal.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a glimpse into agrarian life.
Lacks significant critical documentation.
Its limited release has made it obscure.
Google audience: Due to the obscurity of the film, there are no available Google user reviews or summaries to analyze.
Fun Fact
The lack of readily available information suggests 'The Harvest Month' may have been a regional production or a short film that did not achieve widespread distribution.
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