Stolen Death
1938 · Movie · 101 min. · Finland
An elliptical thriller about a revolutionary political cell in Helsinki. Impatient for action the protagonists embark on an ultimately futile and tragic attempt to buy weapons from an arms dealer. A dark erotic triangle frustrates the actions of the fervent group of naïve young radicals. Romance, subterfuge, and betrayal are played out on urban streets and in deep focus, and mostly as a silent film, with many enigmatic scenes serving to enhance the intrigue. The moody expressionist cinematography and the tragic scenario pulsate with poetic realism.
Direction Nyrki Tapiovaara
Cast Tuulikki Paananen · Ilmari Mänty · Santeri Karilo · Annie Mörk · Bertha Lindberg · Hertta Leistén · Gabriel Tossu
Soundtrack George de Godzinsky
Screenplay Erik Blomberg
Cinematography Erik Blomberg · Olavi Gunnari
Original title Varastettu kuolema
6.7
31 votes (FilmAffinity)
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