Death is a Problem for Living
Finland, Italy, 2023, 98 minutes, Color, Finnish, English; Turkish captioned, English subtitled
2024 Beijing International Film Festival; Best Supporting Actor, Best Music Jussi Ödülleri; Best Supporting Actor
Director: Teemu Nikki
Screenplay: Teemu Nikki
Cinematography: Jyrki Arnikari
Editing: Teemu Nikki
Music: Marco Biscarini
Producer: Jani Pösö, Andrea Romeo
Production: It’s Alive Films, The Culture Business
Cast: Pekka Strang, Jari Virman, Elina Knihtilä, Hannamaija Nikander, Pihla Penttinen
The cheapest drivers in the hearse business, gambling addict Risto Kivi and his friend, the 85% brainless man, Arto Niska, have found themselves in a situation where everything has gone wrong, and they are in need of a fresh start. Ultimately Arto, the man without a brain, and Risto, the man without a heart, are forced to gamble with their own lives. Death is a problem for the living is a film about addiction, friendship and forgiveness.