The Match Factory Girl [Tulitikkutehtaan Tyttö]
By Jenn Brown on November 8, 2009 - 3:53pm
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Date/Time:
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:00pm
Host:
AFS Essential Cinema
Location:
Alamo Drafthouse -- South Lamar
More info:
Visit external web page. Cinematography by Timo Salminen
Finland, 1990, distributed by Janus Films, 35mm, color, 1.85:1, 68 min.
Cast: Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, Esko Nikkari, Vesa Vierikko
Finnish with English subtitles
Iris works in a brain-dead job to support her mother and her do-nothing stepfather. The young woman goes out to clubs but isn’t ever asked to dance. A bright new dress gains her a one-night stand and a pregnancy by a business executive, who eventually sends her money and a note telling her to “get rid of the brat” and leave him alone. More
Austin Film Society presents: The Chilly Humorist of Finland: Aki Kaurismaki. Nov 17–Dec 15, 2009. Tickets available at www.austinfilm.org - Free for members of AFS or $6 at the door.