Interceptor
Blom Risto-Pekka
In 1989, an unknown person halted the column of armored troops at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. On the previous day, a demonstration that originated as a student protest, was violently suppressed by the army. In democracies, the use of brutal force has been replaced by structural violence, where the power is centered around a small economical elite pursuing their own interests. The main purpose of the political system is to maintain these power structures.
Production Year
2018
Duration
00:04:32
Tyyppi
Asiasana
democracy, experimental films, political art, political attitudes, power (societal objects), protests, violence (activity)
Original Title
Pysäyttäjä
Finnish Title
Pysäyttäjä
English Title
Interceptor
Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
No
Sound
Yes
Cast
Risto-Pekka Blom (Author), Teemu Salminen (Cinematographer), Petri Koskimäki (Composer), Risto-Pekka Blom (Director), Risto-Pekka Blom (Editor), Risto-Pekka Blom (Script), Petri Koskimäki (Sound Design)
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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.
13 works