Dirty Hands

Name: Dirty Hands
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Released: 2015-01-01
Duration: 68 min
Cast: Sulevi Peltola, Matti Pellonpää, Kati Outinen, Kaija Pakarinen, Pertti Sveholm

2015Dir. Aki Kaurismäki1h 8m

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About This Movie

So, 'Dirty Hands' is this political drama that really immerses you in the tension of Illyria during World War II. It’s got a bleak, oppressive atmosphere, which fits perfectly with its themes of morality and betrayal. The pacing is a bit slow at times, but it allows the weight of the characters' decisions to settle in. The performances are raw and compelling, giving you a real sense of the stakes involved. It’s interesting how Kaurismäki adapts Sartre's play into this TV movie format, making it feel both theatrical and cinematic. And those practical effects—they really ground the narrative, giving it a gritty authenticity. Just a fascinating piece to dissect and think about long after it ends.

Set during WWII in a fictional countryAdaptation of Sartre's playThemes of morality and betrayal