Juha

Juha (1999)

  • 40% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 69% of users liked it
    (301 ratings)

Aki Kaurismaki's Juha is the fourth adaptation of this love triangle involving a woman and two men. The original story took place in the 18th century and revolved around a former servant girl, Marja, who is married to plain, simple-minded and older Juha, but in love with Russian salesman and… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 17 min.
Directed By
Aki Kaurismäki
Written By
Aki Kaurismäki
Genres
Art House & International, Drama
In Theaters
May 1, 1999 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Mark Jenkins, Washington Post

    For true Kaurismakian austerity, the film to see is the singular Juha, which dispenses with dialogue altogether.

  • Joel Maendel, Film Threat

    I can appreciate Kaurismäki's love for the silent medium, but I think it may truly be a lost art.

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  • Anthony L


    An affectionate homage to the silent era of film. It's a funny sort of cross between Broken Blossoms (which it's heavily influenced by) and Lilya-4-Ever, maybe not as good as either but a well conceived idea all the same. Filmed in Black and White and to good effect, not… More

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