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Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat

Name: Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat
Director: Lauri Törhönen
Released: 2000
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2000

Director

Lauri Törhönen

Runtime

103 minutes

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Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat is a localized historical drama that focuses on the domestic consequences of war rather than battlefield action. By highlighting the experiences of women like Helmi Elisa and her grandmother, the film provides a detailed look at the emotional resilience of women during wartime displacement. However, the film stays within the confines of traditional social structures and does not explore more complex or diverse identities. It remains tied to the specific ethnic and demographic realities of mid-20th century Finland.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on traditional family structures and does not include any non-binary or transgender characters. It also does not critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat portray gender?

Fair

The story highlights the emotional strength and resilience of women during a chaotic retreat. It emphasizes their roles as protectors of their families rather than as combatants.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat?

Limited

Set in 1944 Finland, the story is limited to the local ethnic and national context. There is no representation of different ethnicities or cultures.

How does Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores the theme of losing one's home through a traditional historical tragedy. It emphasizes the importance of traditional social structures and family units for survival.

Does Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurological differences.

Present on Screen

Highlights the emotional resilience and protective roles of women during wartime.
Offers a detailed look at the domestic impact of civilian displacement during wartime.

Limited or Absent

Does not explore more complex or diverse identities.
Limited representation due to its localized historical setting.

Official Synopsis

In summer 1944 Finnish Karelia, Martta hastily marries Aarne before evacuating alongside newborn Hilkka’s family, Helmi Elisa and their grandmother as Soviet forces advance. Amidst chaotic retreat, the women struggle to stay united and fatefully intersect with Aarne and Arttu, but the relentless offensive exacts heavy suffering and loss on both civilians and soldiers.

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