Synopse
Helsinki 1962: Elsa makes hats and works part-time as a medium. During the Communist World Youth Games, she meets her former great love Jan again, whom she hasn't seen for ages. Jan is now a jazz musician performing as part of the Czechoslovak delegation. Gradually, they develop a close relationship again. For Elsa it becomes clear that Jan has to stay in the West. But trouble lies ahead: the Czechs are closely watched over and Elsa is supposed to be assisting the police with her clairvoyant skills. Legendary Kaurismäki actress Kati Outinen plays the lead in this charming romantic comedy. Screening on 28.09. in attendance of: Taru Mäkelä (Director), Kati Outinen (Cast)
Info
Original Title: Mieletön elokuu
International Title: August Fools
Category: Feature
Section: Agenda 13
Version & Subtitles: Finnish, Czech, English OV with German subtitles
Director: Taru Mäkelä
Screenplay: Raija Talvio
Cast/Protagonists: Kati Outinen, Laura Birn, Miroslav Etzler, Kryštof Hádek, Esko Salminen, Elena Leeve
Production country: Slovenia, Finland
Year of Production: 2013
Length: 104 min
Producer: Markku Flink
Production company: Kinosto Ltd.
Cinematography: Jouko Seppälä F.S.C.
Editor: Inge-Lise Langfeldt
Music: Stein Berge Svendsen
Production Design: Jan Kadlec
