The Match Factory Girl (1990)
1990
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Synopsis
Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.
Key facts
Original language
Finnish
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Festival History
- Sydney Film Festival 2018 generic - Essential (Aki Kaurismäki tribute)
- Locarno International Film Festival 2006 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1990 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 1990 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1990 generic
Titles
| Original title | TULITIKKUTEHTAAN TYTTÖ | |
| Alternate title | La Fille aux allumettes | |
| Alternate title | The Match Factory Girl |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
