A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.2 / 100
1988Comedy / Crime / Drama1h 12m
ARIEL
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
Above the Line
Aki Kaurismäki·DirectorAki Kaurismäki·WriterTimo Salminen·Director of PhotographyRaija Talvio·Editor
Cast
Turo Pajala·Taisto KasurinenSusanna Haavisto·Irmeli PihlajaMatti Pellonpää·MikkonenEetu Hilkamo·RikuErkki Pajala·MinerMatti Jaaranen·MuggerHannu Viholainen·AccompliceJorma Markkula·TallymanTarja Keinänen·Woman in HarbourEino Kuusela·Man on Beach
Full Crew(5 credits)
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Aki Kaurismäki·Director
Writing· 1
Aki Kaurismäki·Writer
Camera· 1
Timo Salminen·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Raija Talvio·Editor
Production· 1
Aki Kaurismäki·Producer
By the Numbers
81.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4A535B
#8C8C8C
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Mood
Gritty, Determined
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic
“A man with dark hair and sunglasses is driving a car, holding the steering wheel with both hands. A young boy with light hair is seated next to him in the passe”
crimedrama
Key Elements
CarSteering WheelSunglasses
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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