The Idle Ones
Original title: Joutilaat
Overview
The Idle Ones is a profile of contemporary affairs - somewhere on the edge of Europe - in a place where unemployment for some young people is fast becoming a way of life. Covering a period of 18 months, the film follows the activities of a group of young men in their 20s who have finished their schooling and stayed in their home village - they loaf about unemployed since they can´t find any work in the remote district. The main characters are more or less idle young fellows whose stories link together and make up the film. Tinged with humour, The Idle Ones is a story about frustrated but vital young people in a period of transition, waiting for something to happen. For some, the waiting is becoming their life.
Crew
- Directors
- Susanna Helke, Virpi Suutari
- Writers
- Susanna Helke, Virpi Suutari
- Producer
- Lasse Saarinen
- Production
- YLE, Kinotar
Frequently asked questions
What is The Idle Ones rated?
The Idle Ones has an audience rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 7 votes.
Who directed The Idle Ones?
The Idle Ones was directed by Susanna Helke, Virpi Suutari.
When was The Idle Ones released?
The Idle Ones was released in 2001.
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