Popular Music (2004)
Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.
Director: Reza Bagher
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 1, 2004
Filmori Rating: 1.5/5 (1 ratings)
Cast
- Max Enderfors - Matti (age 15)
- Andreas af Enehielm - Niila (age 15)
- Niklas Ulfvarson - Matti (age 7)
- Tommy Vallikari - Niila (age 7)
- Jarmo Mäkinen - Isak, Niila's Father
- Kati Outinen - Päivi, Niila's Mother
- Björn Kjellman - Greger
- Lennart Jähkel - Einari
- Göran Forsmark - Birger
- Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala - Grandmother
Screenplay
- Reza Bagher (Screenplay)
- Erik Norberg (Screenplay)
- Mikael Niemi (Novel)
Music: Halfdan E, Lars Daniel Terkelsen
Cinematography: Robert Nordström
Editing: Anders Refn, Fredrik Morheden
Production: Solar Films, Happy End Filmproductions, Filmpool Nord, SF Studios, Fine & Mellow Productions
Country: Denmark, Finland, Sweden
Language: suomi, svenska
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $28M
Original Language: sv
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries
Keywords
friendship, child abuse, rock 'n' roll, music record, himalaya mountain range, transvestism, becoming an adult, alcohol, parent child relationship, grandparent grandchild relationship, province, boredom, pop, 1970s, music teacher
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Popular Music about?
- Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.
- Who directed Popular Music?
- Popular Music was directed by Reza Bagher.
- Who stars in Popular Music?
- Popular Music stars Max Enderfors, Andreas af Enehielm, Niklas Ulfvarson, Tommy Vallikari, Jarmo Mäkinen, Kati Outinen.
- How long is Popular Music?
- Popular Music has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Popular Music?
- Popular Music is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Popular Music?
- Popular Music has a Filmori rating of 1.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Popular Music?
- Popular Music had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Popular Music gross?
- Popular Music grossed $28M worldwide.
- Where was Popular Music produced?
- Popular Music was produced in Denmark, Finland, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Popular Music?
- The themes of Popular Music include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries.