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The Harvest Month

1956·Movie
1h 34min

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The title of the Finnish film Elokuu translates to August. Directed by Matti Kassila, one of Finland's premiere filmmakers, Elokuu was adapted from a novel by Nobel prize winning finnish author F.E. Sillanpää. Simply put, the story concerns the decline and fall of a once-proud family, thanks to the alcoholism of its paterfamilias. Toivo Makela delivers a powerfully effective performance as the inebriated protagonist, avoiding the usual "drunken" cliches. The overlong running time, coupled with the downbeat nature of the subject, limited the film's worldwide appeal.
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Is The Harvest Month worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Harvest Month?

1 h 34 min

The Harvest Month runs 1 h 34 min.

Is The Harvest Month based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Harvest Month in?

Finnish

It was made in Finnish. Produced in Finland.