Stupid Young Heart (2018)
When carefree, young Lenni and his girlfriend find themselves expecting a child, he ends up looking for a role model in all the wrong places as he becomes involved with local right-wing activists.
- Meri Teperi
- Essi Alamattila
- Katri Aksola
- Jolle Onnismaa
- Selma Vilhunen
- Iiti Yli-Harja
- Kirsikka Saari
Rating: 5.7/10 by 30 users
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Country:
Finland
Netherlands
Sweden
Language:
suomi
Runtime: 01 hour 42 minutes
Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: teenage pregnancy, woman director
Director Selma Vilhunen (‘Little Wing’) and screenwriter Kirsikka Saari never present a clear point of view, and nor is one revealed at the film’s conclusion. Is teen pregnancy good? Bad? Irresponsible? Fortunate? A lack of education? An inevitability due to home lives or socioeconomic background? Between this and the racism, no true consequences are met. As an audience member I need to feel something, even if it’s the opposite of what the story is trying to tell me. While the events of ‘Stupid Young Heart’ are sad, concerning and engaging enough, it’s ultimately a futile journey. - Jess Fenton Read Jess' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-stupid-young-heart-irresponsible-teens-with-no-consequences Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.
