The Human Torch
Blom Risto-Pekka
We have acted according to the demands of society. We have followed the rules. We do not mock or belittle people different from us. But it is not okay to come here to upset the status quo, provoking all kinds of jeering at the hot dog kiosk. The Human Torch is a one-shot short film about a traffic crossing at night, where respectable people are waiting for the light to change. The film is about losing your sense of security in a world that is changing uncontrollably.
Production Year
2022
Duration
00:05:56
Tyyppi
Asiasana
Original Title
Ihmissoihtu
Finnish Title
Ihmissoihtu
English Title
The Human Torch
Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
Yes
Sound
Yes
Cast
Risto-Pekka Blom (Author), Kerttu Hakkarainen (Cinematographer), Ville Hakonen (Editor), Risto-Pekka Blom (Script), Petri Koskimäki (Sound Design), Eeva Simola (Actor), Ilona Huhta (Actor), Aarne Laurell (Actor), Jimi Jokinen (Actor), Mika Siira (Actor), Pekka Lepistö (Actor), Tommi Korhonen (Actor), Yleisradio Oy (Funder), Kirkon mediasäätiö (Funder), AVEK (Funder), Suomen elokuvasäätiö (Funder), Film Tampere (Funder), Wacky Tie Films (Production Company)
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Risto-Pekka Blom
Born: 1970
Risto-Pekka Blom (born 1970) is a filmmaker who navigates the intersection of media and film art, known primarily for his distinctive short films. Over the course of his career, he has created over a dozen short films that have received recognition at prestigious events such as the Tampere Film Festival, Norwegian Short Film Festival, and Cork International Film Festival. Blom’s work is characterized by his experimental approach to form and narrative, as he strives to explore and strengthen his unique voice. Common themes woven throughout his works encompass the human experience and the sense of alienation, social justice, and the external expectations placed upon individuals regarding how life should be lived. Most of his works also incorporate humor, emerging from a profound seriousness.
12 works