Finland,
2017, 85 min
Directed by:
Teemu NikkiScreenplay:
Teemu NikkiCinematography:
Sari AaltonenCast:
Matti Onnismaa, Alina Tomnikov, Santtu Karvonen, Jari Virman, Heikki Nousiainen, Ilari Johansson, Pihla Penttinen, Hannamaija Nikander, Jouko PuolantoVOD (1)
Plots(1)
Euthanizer tells the story of Viejo, a 50-year-old mechanic who has a sideline putting sick animals to sleep more cheaply than the local veterinarian. He has a special bond with the animals, and does his work humanely, even playing soothing music during the animal's final moments. But he's also an angry man who prefers animals to people and has a grudge to bear with his father, who lies in hospital. Things come to a head when Petri, a frustrated member of the local nationalist group, takes his dog to be euthanized and becomes enraged when Viejo saves the dog instead. (Cinemax)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Jussi Awards
- 2018 - Teemu Nikki (Best Screenplay)
- 2018 - Timo Kaukolampi, Tuomo Puranen (Best Music)
- 2018 - Jani Pösö, Teemu Nikki (Best Film)
- 2018 - Teemu Nikki (Best Direction)
- 2018 - Hannamaija Nikander (Best Supporting Actress)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2018 - Teemu Nikki (FIPRESCI Award)