Moonshine Village
Pontikkapitäjä
“modernization,moonshining,industrialization,booze,moonshine still,alcohol,moonshiner,moonshine”
Synopsis
Moonshine Village is a story about producing moonshine in Kitee, Finland, and its effect on the village's social and economic development between 1960-70. For most families producing Moonshine was a prerequisite. Kitee became one of the most remarkable producers - both in good and bad. According to an 85-year old police officer, in the 1960s there were no villages that were not producing Moonshine. Yet, the city mayor of Kitee says that this time has been the most creative time in the town's history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jarmo Jääskeläinen, Auli Koponen
- Screenplay & Story
- Auli Koponen
- Original Score
- Yari
- Original Title
- Pontikkapitäjä
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Art Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jarmo Jääskeläinen, Auli Koponen
Auli Koponen
Yari
Henna-Riikka Korkiakoski
Arto Halonen
Department Leadership Roster
Jarmo Jääskeläinen
Director
Auli Koponen
Director
Auli Koponen
Writer
Henna-Riikka Korkiakoski
Editor
Arto Halonen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonshine Village
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What is Moonshine Village about?
Moonshine Village is a story about producing moonshine in Kitee, Finland, and its effect on the village's social and economic development between 1960-70. For most families producing Moonshine was a prerequisite. Kitee became one of the most remarkable producers - both in good and bad. According to an 85-year old police officer, in the 1960s there were no villages that were not producing Moonshine. Yet, the city mayor of Kitee says that this time has been the most creative time in the town's history.
Who directed Moonshine Village?
Moonshine Village was directed by Jarmo Jääskeläinen, Auli Koponen.
Who stars in Moonshine Village?
The principal cast of Moonshine Village includes Urho Kekkonen.
When was Moonshine Village released and how long is it?
Moonshine Village was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Moonshine Village?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moonshine Village was composed by Yari.