Ariel
Synopsis
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
Top Cast
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Turo Pajala
Taisto Kasurinen
Susanna Haavisto
Irmeli Pihlaja
Matti Pellonpää
Mikkonen
Eetu Hilkamo
Riku
Erkki Pajala
Miner
Matti Jaaranen
Mugger
Hannu Viholainen
Accomplice
Jorma Markkula
Tallyman
Tarja Keinänen
Woman in Harbour
Eino Kuusela
Man on Beach
Kauko Laalo
Night Hostel Manager
Jyrki Olsonen
Man in Night Hostel
Esko Nikkari
Car Dealer
Marja Packalén
Judge
Mikko Remes
Prison Doctor
Tomi Salmela
Guard
Reijo Marin
Guard
Heikki Salomaa
Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 10, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 22, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Score
- Taisto Tammi, Rauli Somerjoki, Olavi Virta, Melrose, Bill Casey, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- Ariel
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Villealfa Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Taisto Tammi, Rauli Somerjoki, Olavi Virta, Melrose, Bill Casey, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Timo Salminen
Raija Talvio
Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Risto Karhula
Production Design
Tuula Hilkamo
Costume Design
Raija Talvio
Editor
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ariel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ariel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ariel about?
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
Who directed Ariel?
Ariel was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Ariel?
The principal cast of Ariel includes Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää, Eetu Hilkamo, Erkki Pajala.
When was Ariel released and how long is it?
Ariel was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Ariel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ariel was composed by Taisto Tammi, Rauli Somerjoki, Olavi Virta, Melrose, Bill Casey, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ariel?
Ariel holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).