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Portrait of a Man

Visa Koiso-Kanttila, Finland, 2010, color, HDcam, 59'
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Synopsis

Portrait of a Man is a rough but beautiful documentary film about the crisis of a man in his forties and his desire for a better life; its a story of parenthood, alcohol, Finnish man and his desire for love. Portrait of a Man is also an unusually intimate depiction of the relationship between the father and his son. Despite the seriousness of the topic Portrait of a Man includes black humor and situational comedy.

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Available versions: color, HDcam/video, 59'/81'
Spoken languages: Finnish
Subtitling: English
Sales remarks: Finland not available
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