Kun Hunttalan Matti Suomen osti
Kun Hunttalan Matti Suomen osti

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Kun Hunttalan Matti Suomen osti

1984
Movie
94 min
Finnish

Matti Hunttala is a businessman who buys, sells, exchanges, and steals—whatever best suits his plans. The men of Hukansalmi municipality do not suspect Hunttala's grand promises. Business representative Koistinen, municipal manager Kiiskinen, and bank manager Ruotsalainen believe they have met someone who can boost the municipality's poor economy and factory projects. Hunttala buys Hukanharju from the municipality for free, promising to build factories there to create jobs for the municipality, but Hunttala sells the ridge to the gravel magnate and flees Hukansalmi himself.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Aki KaurismäkiGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

This early work by Aki Kaurismäki follows Matti, a disgruntled factory worker, as he decides to purchase the entire country of Finland. His quest involves navigating the absurdities of bureaucracy and dealing with the eccentric characters who inhabit his peculiar vision. The film is a satirical commentary on ownership, national identity, and the mundane realities of working-class life.

Critical Reception

As an early, more experimental film from Aki Kaurismäki, 'Kun Hunttalan Matti Suomen osti' is often viewed as a raw and unpolished precursor to his later, more critically acclaimed works. While it showcases his distinctive style and dark humor, it was not widely released internationally and thus has less extensive critical commentary compared to his later films. Audience reception in Finland at the time likely recognized its unique, satirical approach.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features Kaurismäki's signature deadpan humor and observational style.

  • A satirical exploration of Finnish society and its absurdities.

  • Showcases early talent and experimental tendencies of the director.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this early film is not readily available. However, based on the general reception of Kaurismäki's work, audiences often appreciate his unconventional storytelling and dry wit.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

This film is considered one of Aki Kaurismäki's earliest feature-length directorial efforts, predating his more internationally recognized films like 'Crime and Punishment' and 'The Match Factory Girl'.

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