Synopsis
In the beginning of 1990s Finland was faced with the most serious financial crisis of its history; recession. Over 400,000 unemployed persons, almost 200 000 bankruptcies and a whole national offspring of insecurity were born in a country with around 5 million in population, all within a few years. How does the childhood during depression look like from adulthood?
Once Upon a Recession (2024) is a short film by Elias Kahla (Finland). In the beginning of 1990s Finland was faced with the most serious financial crisis of its history; recession.
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Festival History
- Suburbinale 2025 generic
- Norwegian International Film Festival 2024 generic
