Unknown Soldier
Short description
Set during the Continuation War from 1941 to 1944, this drama follows a Finnish machine gun company battling the Soviet Union. The story tracks the soldiers from their initial advances into East Karelia to the later efforts to stop Soviet offensives. It focuses on a diverse group of men, including Rokka, Kariluoto, Koskela, and Hietanen, as they face the brutality of trench warfare. The narrative emphasizes the bonds of camaraderie and humor that develop among the soldiers as they fight to defend their country. The film is based on the novel The Unknown Soldier and its uncensored version, A War Novel, both written by Väinö Linna.
Aku Louhimies directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Jari Rantala. In Louhimies' career, this work follows Restless, Frozen Land, and Man Exposed, and precedes Attack on Finland, The Wait, and Lapland War. The movie features a cast of 60 credited actors, led by Eero Aho, Johannes Holopainen, Jussi Vatanen, Aku Hirviniemi, Hannes Suominen, and Arttu Kapulainen. Produced by Belgium, Iceland, and Finland, the project had a budget of 7 million USD and earned 16 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is positive, with a 7.7 rating on IMDb from 15,000 votes and a 7.4 rating on TMDB from 228 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- A film adaptation of the novel of the same name (1954) by Finnish writer Väinö Linna (1920-1992).
- The sound design was played for actor and nature enthusiast Pirke-Pekka Petelius. He confirmed that the bird calls corresponded to the time of year shown on screen.
- The soundscape was played for actor and wildlife enthusiast Pirke-Pekka Petelius. He confirmed that the birds whose voices are heard in the film correspond to the time of year shown on screen.
Auditions in India
Casting calls in USA
Castingi w Polsce
Кастинги в Україні
