Revolution 15 Kenen joukoissa seisot UK Premiere

Tuesday 21st November, 6.20pm (T)
Wednesday 22nd November, 12.55pm (T)

Director: Jouko Aaltonen, Documentary, 80 minutes, Finland, 2005, Finnish with English subtitles.

A documentary musical about Finland’s 1970s generation, and their protests that demanded a better world. Music played a central role in political protest and just like millions of other young people across the globe, Finland’s youth started bands whose songs told stories of battles, socialism, and described the horrors of the events unfolding in Vietnam and Chile.

This film not only celebrates their passion but also looks at what happened next as they grew up and started to join ‘conventional’ society. Combining live music from the time alongside new footage of the original musicians singing their old combat songs within the confines of their current jobs, this is a fascinating look at the human psyche, showing just how easy it can be to forget what you believe in and move on with the rat race.