Almost 18
| Almost 18 | |
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| Finnish | Kohta 18 |
| Directed by | Maarit Lalli |
| Written by | Maarit Lalli, Henrik Mäki-Tanila |
| Produced by | Maarit Lalli |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Jan Nyman, Maarit Lalli, Harri Räty |
| Edited by | Jenny Tervakari, Maarit Lalli |
| Music by | Kepa Lehtinen |
Production company | Huh huh -filmi Oy |
| Distributed by | Oy Nordisk Film Ab |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
Almost 18 (Finnish: Kohta 18) is a 2012 Finnish film. It is the first feature film by director Maarit Lalli who also wrote the screenplay with her son Henrik Mäki-Tanila, one of the main actors in the film.[1]
Plot
[edit]Kohta 18 tells six stories of five teenage boys on the edge of adulthood. Karri, Pete, André, Akseli and Joni are dealing with same issues as every other young man; fears and hopes for future, disillusions and problems with parents. Henrik Mäki-Tanila has said that some parts of the stories are taken from his own experiences as a teenager, as well as from the lives of his friends.[2]
Reception
[edit]The film has received mixed to positive reviews. Some critics have not been impressed by the work of mostly amateur cast,[3] while others have complimented Lalli for creating a genuinely honest and authentic portrait of what it is to be a young adult in Finland in 2012.[4]
Harri Närhi of City noticed that the filmmakers are in love with their characters and are therefore making the viewer feel the same way.[5] Tarmo Poussu of Ilta-Sanomat was more reserved, writing that while the film is creating believable situations, it fails to expand them into stories.[6]
On 3 February 2012, Kohta 18 received three Jussi Awards; for best film, best director and best screenplay.[7]
Cast
[edit]- Karim Al-Rifai as André
- Arttu Lähteenmäki as Akseli
- Henrik Mäki-Tanila as Karri
- Anton Thompson Coon as Pete
- Ben Thompson Coon as Joni
- Elina Knihtilä as Karri's mother
- Ilari Johansson as Akseli's father
- Niina Nurminen as Joni's mother
- Mats Långbacka as Joni's stepfather
- Mari Perankoski as André's mother
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Pete's father
- Tarja Heinula as Pete's mother
References
[edit]- ^ "ELONET – Kohta 18". KAVA. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ^ "Kohta 18 -elokuva kertoo viidestä 17-vuotiaasta helsinkiläispojasta vuonna 2010". Cision. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ^ "Isot pojat". Alma Media Suomi Oy. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ^ Aro, Tuuve. "Kohta 18". MTV Media. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ^ Närhi, Harri. "Kohta 18". Kaupunkimedia City-lehti. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ^ Poussu, Tarmo. "Kohta 18". Ilta-Sanomat. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ^ "Kohta 18 -elokuva kahmi arvostetuimmat Jussit". Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved 4 February 2013.