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Pekka Siitoin and the Patriotic People's Front
"I am a hardcore racist, sadist and fascist. The New Testament is true, the Old Testament is not. Spirits informed me that I will be born again in my next life in the United States, then as president." - Pekka Siitoin (1944 - 2003) was an occultist and a neo-Nazi from Naantali, Finland. In his youth he studied at the Theatre Academy of Finland and was a disciple of Finland's best known clairvoyant, Aino Kassinen. In the 1970s he became a neo-Nazi and founded several organizations. He saw himself as the leader of the Finnish Nazi movement but got at most a few dozen supporters. Siitoin also wrote books about politics and occultism.
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows Pekka Siitoin, a controversial Finnish far-right activist and self-proclaimed prophet, as he leads his 'Patriotic People's Front'. The film captures Siitoin's fervent speeches, his followers' devotion, and the fringe political movement he attempts to cultivate in Finland during the late 1970s. It offers a stark look at extremist ideologies and their appeal to a segment of society.
Critical Reception
The film is primarily known within niche circles of documentary and political film enthusiasts, and its reception is largely defined by the controversial nature of its subject. It's often viewed as a raw, unflinching, and disturbing look at Finnish extremism.
What Reviewers Say
A stark and unsettling portrayal of a controversial political figure.
Offers a disturbing glimpse into fringe extremist movements.
Documentary provides raw, unvarnished footage of Siitoin's activities.
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Fun Fact
Pekka Siitoin was known for his bombastic oratory style and his claims to be a prophet, often incorporating religious and nationalistic themes into his political activism.
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