Calamari Union

– Calamari Union is an allegorical movie that tells the story of sixteen men all of whom are called Fr..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 21 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Calamari Union (1985)

Calamari Union is an allegorical movie that tells the story of sixteen men all of whom are called Frank (inspired by Frank Armoton) apart from a single confrere, Pekka. Collectively the Franks and Pekka are unhappy with the perceived oppression they face in their district of Helsinki, Kallio, and decide to move to another, Eira, imagining it to be an unspoiled place where people can live lives of dignity. The journey is an ironic one given that both districts are not so far apart. In this spirit, their journey across the city takes on epic proportions with each of the travellers gradually falling by the wayside due to such travails as marriage, work, and death. In its entirety the film is a wry discussion of humanity within a system that regards humans as subservient components.

Calamari Union (1985) - Trailer

Release Date:

08 Feb 1985

Language:

Finnish, English, Spanish

Director:

Aki Kaurismäki

Writer:

Aki Kaurismäki

Main Actors:

Timo Eränkö, Kari Heiskanen, Asmo Hurula, Sakke Järvenpää

Plot:

Fourteen desperate men named Frank, band together to escape from a repressive section of Helsinki. An English-speaking non-Frank named Pekka joins the barroom conspirators, whose avoidance of last names, and any affect, help them outsmart overwhelming forces as they sneak through dark subway tunnels and alleys, hoping against despair to reach magical seaside Eira. The Calamari Unionists take advantage of unending night to venture their intrepid journey.

Production:

Villealfa Filmproduction Oy

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10