The Labour of Pain and Joy
Kivun ja ilon työ
Synopsis
The birth experience affects the whole life. Two Finnish birth experts, midwife Kirsi and doula (birth support person) Anna-Riitta, work to improve birth practices and empower birth givers. Observational yet strongly cinematic, The Labour of Pain and Joy explores the personal, social and mythic levels of birth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karoliina Gröndahl
- Screenplay & Story
- Karoliina Gröndahl
- Original Score
- Salla Luhtala
- Original Title
- Kivun ja ilon työ
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Icebreaker Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karoliina Gröndahl
Karoliina Gröndahl
Salla Luhtala
Karoliina Gröndahl
Katja Pällijeff
Kirsi Mattila
Department Leadership Roster
Karoliina Gröndahl
Director
Karoliina Gröndahl
Writer
Karoliina Gröndahl
Director of Photography
Katja Pällijeff
Editor
Kirsi Mattila
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Labour of Pain and Joy
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What is The Labour of Pain and Joy about?
The birth experience affects the whole life. Two Finnish birth experts, midwife Kirsi and doula (birth support person) Anna-Riitta, work to improve birth practices and empower birth givers. Observational yet strongly cinematic, The Labour of Pain and Joy explores the personal, social and mythic levels of birth.
Who directed The Labour of Pain and Joy?
The Labour of Pain and Joy was directed by Karoliina Gröndahl.
Who stars in The Labour of Pain and Joy?
The principal cast of The Labour of Pain and Joy includes Kirsi Hjort, Anna-Riitta Kässi.
When was The Labour of Pain and Joy released and how long is it?
The Labour of Pain and Joy was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Labour of Pain and Joy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Labour of Pain and Joy was composed by Salla Luhtala.