Jussi Pussi (1970) Poster

(1970)

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Must be Aki Kaurismäki's favorite Spede film
SkullScreamerReturns17 February 2020
Jussi Pussi has a different feel from most Spede movies. But I don't really know how to describe it... In the beginning the dialogue is minimal. That changes when the movie really gets started, but a weird outsider feeling is present all the way across the film. Then there's black and white tone and smoking of a lot of cigarettes, so I start to feel like I'm watching some ancient version of Kaurismäki style.

The story is not anything special but it's maybe a bit more consistent than usual Spede movie. There are a lot of funny moments but it's not overtly slapstic. More like a subtle drama-comedy.

I think this is one of Spede's lesser known films but not definitely not the worst. I'm glad I checked it out.
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Good things come when Spede steps back
ikonokino31 December 2020
This little gem proves that Spede Pasanen should have just stuck to producing and let other people decide more often. 'Jussi Pussi' has a delightful lightness and nonchalant anarchy to it, underscoring Ere Kokkonen as the true talent of the "Spede family".
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