
August Joensalo’s film The Rootless will be screened at Concorto Film Festival, held from August 17–24, 2024 in Parco Raggio, Pontenure, Italy.
In Rootless (2024) a desire to revive the Karelian heritage, culture and language between a grandfather and grandchild is interrupted by the grandfather’s sudden passing.
August Joensalo (b. 1993) is a Finland-based film director and writer interested in things such as memories, time, identity, embodiment and play. They use film and images for both creating relatable utopias for queers, as well as breaking the binaries of languages, bodies and identities. Their practice is focused on celebrating trans resilience, joy and existence.
Concorto Film Festival
August 17–24, 2024
Parco Raggio, Pontenure, Italy
More information: Concorto Film Festival 2024