Flocks
Valeria, an Afro-Finnish soccer player, becomes her team's new captain, dealing with pressure and conflicting emotions from others' expectations. Aurora, a non-binary worker, seeks their place but feels invisible. Nora looks for love but feels that she is only seen through her dark skin and curly hair. Rascist comments make her doubt her new crush's intentions. Selma gets trapped in tunnels during choir practice, confronting her fears in the darkness. Piera Niillas, a Saami activist, fights for a society free from oppression. The Quiet Man reflects on the diverse experiences of city life. The multi-story Flocks portrays minority experiences in contemporary Finland, touching on belonging, rejection, acceptance, and the complexities of Finnish identity and relationships. This fictional film sheds light on marginalized voices and societal issues, immersing characters and viewers in tense social realities.
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Katja Gauriloff Director · Hannaleena Hauru Director Senna Vodzogbe Writer
First release September 28, 2024 · Produced in Finland · Languages English, Finnish, Northern Sami
Production
Aamu Film Company
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Finland
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Original title
Parvet
Original language
Finnish
Spoken on screen
English · Finnish · Northern Sami
Release dates
Finland · September 28, 2024
Premiere · Helsinki International Film Festival
Finland · October 18, 2024
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