Äiti | Mother


Genre:   Drama   |   Format:   Digital   |   Aspect ratio:   1.85 : 1   |   Duration:   10 min 47 sec   |   Year:   2015

Synopsis

Mother is a short, narrative drama about a 10-year-old boy dealing with his mother’s bipolar disorder. The film is an international co-production between Finland and Croatia, with music composed in Lithuania. With a budget of 100.000€, the film is supported by the Finnish Film Foundation, Finnish National TV & Radio, AVEK and the Croatian Audiovisual Centre.

Cast

Elias:   Elias Koistinen   |   Mother:   Seidi Haarla   |   Father:   Jesse Vinnari

CREW

Director:   Otto Kylmälä   |   Cinematographer:   Joni Juutilainen   |   Screenwriter:   Heli Tamminen   |   Editor:   Denis Golenja   |   Costume:   Laura Malinen   |   Set design:   Juha-Matti Toppinen   |   Sound designer:   Toni Teivaala   |   Producer:   Jenni Koski
Production:   Napafilms


Screenings

  • Helsingin Lyhytelokuva Festivaali 2015
  • Rakkautta & Anarkiaa 28th Helsinki international Film Festival
  • Rauma Blue Sea Film Festival
  • Motovun Film Festival
  • Season Film Festival
  • The Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE)Areena