Pirjo Honkasalo

  • Pirjo Honkasalo – Betoniyö AKA Concrete Night (2013)

    2011-2020ArthouseDramaFinlandPirjo Honkasalo

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    Concrete Night is a dream-like odyssey through beautiful Helsinki over the course of one night. The protagonist of the film is a 14-year-old boy named Simo who is still searching for a sense of self and the ability to protect himself from his surroundings. He lacks his own identity. Simo and his big brother Ilkka are the sons of a helpless and unpredictable single mother. Their chaotic home is located deep in the heart of a concrete jungle in Helsinki. Ilkka has one day of freedom left before starting his prison sentence. The mother persuades Simo to spend the last night with his brother.Read More »

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