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Family Time (film)

Family Time (Finnish: Mummola) is a 2023 comedy-drama film written and directed by Tia Kouvo in her feature directorial debut. Starring Leena Uotila, Ria Kataja, Elina Knihtilä and Tom Wentzel, the film follows an annual family Christmas get-together that sees the usual tensions rise. It's based on Kouvo's s 2018 short of the same name.[1][2]

Family Time
Official poster
FinnishMummola
Directed byTia Kouvo
Written byTia Kouvo
Produced by
  • Jussi Rantamäki
  • Emilia Haukka
Starring
CinematographyJesse Jalonen
Edited byOkku Nuutilainen
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Aurora Studios
  • The Match Factory
Release dates
  • 20 February 2023 (2023-02-20) (Berlinale)
  • 10 November 2023 (2023-11-10) (Finland)
Running time
114 minutes
Countries
  • Finland
  • Sweden
LanguageFinnish

The film had its world premiere in the Encounters section of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on 20 February 2023. It was chosen as the Finnish entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[3]

Cast

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Production

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It was reported on 15 September 2021, that Aamu Film Company is going to produce the film, which is going in production in February and March 2022. Produced by Jussi Rantamäki and Emilia Haukka, the cast includes Leena Uotila, Elina Knihtilä and Ria Kataja.[4] Aamu Film is producing the film in co-production with Sweden-based Vilda Bomben Film and Film i Väst. Tom Wentzel, Jarkko Pajunen, Elli Paajanen and Toomas Talikka were selected as supporting cast.[2]

Release

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Family Time had its world premiere in the Encounters section of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on 20 February 2023.[5][6] Aurora Studios is in charge of Finland distribution, whereas The Match Factory is handling world sales for the film.[7]

Reception

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Fionnuala Halligan of Screen Daily wrote that the film "makes very interesting choices around a fairly conventional structure", concluding, "It's a trope to compare every Finnish director to Aki Kaurismäki, but there is that same deadpan air to Family Time – and a distinctive style that indicates a young director feeling her way to an interesting future."[8] Meredith Taylor of Filmuforia wrote: "Family Time is a mature and memorable debut, Kouvo channelling Bergman, in his obsession to sweat the small stuff. Certainly a name to remember for the future."[9]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 26 February 2023 Golden Bear Plaque Family Time Nominated [10]
GWFF Best First Feature Award Tia Kouvo Nominated [11][12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Kouvo, Tia (23 January 2023). "Family Time". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b Calnan, Ellie (31 January 2023). "First trailer for Tia Kouvo's Berlinale Encounters title 'Family Time' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Tia Kouvon Mummola Suomen Oscar-ehdokkaaksi". Suomen Filmikamari. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  4. ^ Marta, Bałaga (15 September 2021). "Aamu Film Company to Follow Cannes Grand Prix Winner 'Compartment No. 6' With Tia Kouvo's 'Family Time'". Variety. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  5. ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (23 January 2023). "The Berlinale announces its Competition and Encounters titles, plus Ukraine- and Iran-focused solidarity initiatives". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  6. ^ Ntim, Zac (23 January 2023). "Berlin Film Festival: Sean Penn, Philippe Garrel, Margarethe Von Trotta & Christian Petzold In Competition — Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Family Time". Morning Film Company. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  8. ^ Halligan, Fionnuala (22 February 2023). "'Family Time': Berlin Review". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023.
  9. ^ Taylor, Meredith (23 February 2023). "Family Time (2023) Berlinale". Filmuforia - The Voice of Indie Cinema. Filmuforia. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  10. ^ Ramachandran, Naman; Vivarelli, Nick (23 January 2023). "Berlin Film Festival Reveals Competition Lineup (Updating Live)". Variety. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Films nominated for the GWFF Best First Feature Award" (Press release). Berlinale. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  12. ^ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2 February 2023). "GWFF Best First Feature Award Jury". Deed News. Archived from the original on 14 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
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