The Rootless
Joensalo August
A desire to awaken the heritage of a sleeping culture and language their Karelian heritage between a grandfather and grandchild is interrupted by the grandfather's sudden passing.
Production Year
2024
Duration
00:12:00
Tyyppi
Asiasana
colonialism, cultural identity, culture, death, family relations, Finnish identity, generations, grief, identity (mental objects), karelian identity, karelians, loss, minorities
Original Title
Juurettomat
Finnish Title
Juurettomat
English Title
The Rootless
Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
Yes
Sound
Yes
Cast
August Joensalo (Author), August Joensalo (Cinematographer), Markus Pyhäjärvi (Composer), Ville Viertola (Composer), August Joensalo (Editor), August Joensalo (Producer), August Joensalo (Script), Marjatta Joensalo (Actor), Paavo Joensalo (Actor), Taiteen edistämiskeskus (Funder), AVEK (Funder), Heta-Maria Pyhäjärvi (Sound Design)
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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.