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The Shadow of a City

1971 · 32 min Documentary

The degenerate alcoholics, the men and women of the beaches, themselves speak openly about their lives and problems. Through their stories, a picture emerges of those on the periphery of society who succumbed to alcohol because of war or difficult living conditions. They are aware of their own State; reason is still there, but the Will is lacking. The film is a cry for help on behalf of humans, it is a dispassionate and honest description of the position of degenerate alcoholics in Finnish society in the early 1970s.

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Original Title Rantojen miehet
Year 1971
Country Finland
Genre Documentary
Director Hannu Peltomaa
Runtime 32 min.

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The Shadow of a City is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1971. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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