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Friends, Comrades

1990·Movie
2h 12min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Society, history, and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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The boisterous good humor of Jurmala, the nickel-mine owner, is, if anything, only barely dented by the raging battles in Finland before, during and after World War Two. In fact, everywhere he goes, he meets prospective customers on all sides of the conflict with his all-inclusive greeting "Friends, Comrades." Indeed, the resource he is wrenching from the earth's bowels is necessary to all forms of industrial activity, and is especially necessary for military applications. Thus, he has no reason to fear that he will ever run out of customers. This doesn't prevent him from using every possible means to entice them. At home, his relationship with his wife is not so prosperous, and they resort to some extraordinary means to try and keep on an even keel.
Finnish CinemaHistorical DramaWorld War IIPolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryClass ConflictWar ProfiteeringComplex CharactersBleak Outlook

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Is Friends, Comrades worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Friends, Comrades rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Friends, Comrades?

2 h 12 min

Friends, Comrades runs 2 h 12 min.

What language is Friends, Comrades in?

FinnishSwedish

It was made in Finnish, with some Swedish. Produced in Finland, Sweden.