Family Time (film)

Family Time (Finnish: Mummola) is a 2023 Finnish-Swedish comedy drama film written and directed by Tia Kouvo in her debut film. Starring Ria Kataja, Elina Knihtilä and Filipa Areosa, the comedy-drama follows an annual family Christmas get-together that sees the usual tensions rise. It's based on Kouvo's s 2018 short of the same name.[1][2]

Family Time
Official poster
FinnishMummola
Directed byTia Kouvo
Screenplay byTia Kouvo
Produced by
  • Jussi Rantamäki
  • Emilia Haukka
Starring
CinematographyJesse Jalonen
Edited byOkku Nuutilainen
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Aurora Studios
  • The Match Factory
Release date
Running time
114 minutes
Countries
  • Finland
  • Sweden
LanguageFinnish

It is selected in Encounter at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 20 February 2023.[3] Tia Kouvo, the first feature director, is also nominated for GWFF Best First Feature Award in the festival.[4]

Cast

Production

It was reported on 15 September 2021, that Aamu Film Company is going to produce the film, which is going in production in February and March 2022. Produced by Jussi Rantamäki and Emilia Haukka, the cast includes Leena Uotila, Elina Knihtilä and Ria Kataja.[5] Aamu Film is producing the film in co-production with Sweden-based Vilda Bomben Film and Film i Väst. Tom Wentzel, Jarkko Pajunen, Elli Paajanen and Toomas Talikka were selected as supporting cast.[2]

Release

Family Time had its premiere on 20 February 2023, as part of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, in Encounter.[6] Aurora Studios is in charge of Finland distribution whereas The Match Factory is handling world sales for the film.[7]

Reception

Davide Abbatescianni reviewing for Cineuropa criticised the film and wrote, "This would have worked way better within a different format – that of a sitcom, for example, where a more finely tuned narrative dished out in small quantities and a shorter running time could have made the whole viewing experience smoother and more pleasant."[8] Fionnuala Halligan on the other hand wrote in Screendayly review ''Family Time is a film that makes very interesting choices around a fairly conventional structure.'' and ''It’s a trope to compare every Finnish director to Aki Kaurismaki, but there is that same deadpan air to Family Time – and a distinctive style that indicates a young director feeling her way to an interesting future.''

Accolades
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 26 February 2023 Golden Bear Plaque Family Time Nominated [9]
GWFF Best First Feature Award Tia Kouvo Nominated [4][10]

References
  1. Kouvo, Tia (23 January 2023). "Family Time". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  2. Calnan, Ellie (31 January 2023). "First trailer for Tia Kouvo's Berlinale Encounters title 'Family Time' (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  3. Ntim, Zac (23 January 2023). "Berlin Film Festival: Sean Penn, Philippe Garrel, Margarethe Von Trotta & Christian Petzold In Competition — Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  4. "Films nominated for the GWFF Best First Feature Award". Berlinale. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  5. Marta, Balaga (15 September 2021). "Aamu Film Company to Follow Cannes Grand Prix Winner 'Compartment No. 6' With Tia Kouvo's 'Family Time'". Variety. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  6. Abbatescianni, Davide (23 January 2023). "The Berlinale announces its Competition and Encounters titles, plus Ukraine- and Iran-focused solidarity initiatives". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  7. "Family Time". Morning Film Company. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  8. Abbatescianni, Davide (24 February 2023). "Review: Family Time". Cineuropa. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  9. Ramachandran, Naman; Vivarelli, Nick (23 January 2023). "Berlin Film Festival Reveals Competition Lineup (Updating Live)". Variety. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  10. Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2 February 2023). "GWFF Best First Feature Award Jury". Deed News. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
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