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GO AGAINST THE FLOW

Late seventies, Poland. In a backwater town, Ustrzyki Dolne, a few teenagers form a punk rock band under the influence of the Sex Pistols. When Radio Free Europe starts a program for them following their letter, the communist secret service also takes notice of their rebellion. An officer makes it clear to them: Ustrzyki Dolne is not London, there will be no punk here.

The Punk Syndrome

Kovasikajuttu

2012

Documentary

Subtitled

8.0/10 (IMDb)

Director:

Jukka Kärkkäinen, Jani-Petteri Passi

Writer:

Jukka Kärkkäinen, Jani-Petteri Passi

Length:

85 min

Language:

Finnish

Cast:

Pertti Kurikka, Kari Aalto, Sami Helle

Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät is more than just a punk band. It's the story of four men with learning disabilities who use the raw power of music to rebel against social prejudice and their own limitations. The film offers a unique glimpse into their lives: behind the big dreams, the heated arguments, and the passion for punk lies an unbreakable bond. This is a chronicle of anger, love, and the most honest rebellion against the system.

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