Question 1

What is the central conflict that drives Iris's story in 'The Match Factory Girl'?

Accepted Answer

Iris, a shy woman stuck in a dead-end job, dreams of love but becomes pregnant after a one-night stand and is abandoned by the father, leading her to plot revenge.

Question 2

Which festivals included 'The Match Factory Girl' in their official selections?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and Berlin International Film Festival, among others.

Question 3

How does 'The Match Factory Girl' connect to Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales?

Accepted Answer

The story is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Match Girl' and Finnish author Anni Swan's 1916 novel 'Iris rukka,' with Iris's name referencing the novel's title meaning 'poor Iris.'

Question 4

What unique aspect of the protagonist's performance is noted in the film?

Accepted Answer

Although in nearly every scene, the protagonist does not speak until the 25-minute mark, emphasizing the tension within the dialog-free sequences.

Question 5

Who plays the lead character Iris Rukka in 'The Match Factory Girl'?

Accepted Answer

Kati Outinen portrays Iris Rukka, the shy and dowdy young woman at the center of the story.

Question 6

What is the third film in Aki Kaurismäki's Proletariat Trilogy?

Accepted Answer

"The Match Factory Girl" is the third installment of Aki Kaurismäki's Proletariat Trilogy, following "Varjoja paratiisissa" (Shadows in Paradise) and "Ariel."

Question 7

Which literary works inspired The Match Factory Girl's story?

Accepted Answer

The film's story is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Match Girl" and Finnish author Anni Swan's 1916 youth novel "Iris rukka."

Question 8

How long does the protagonist go without speaking in the film?

Accepted Answer

Although in nearly every scene, the protagonist Iris does not speak until the 25-minute mark in the film.

Question 9

What film festival circuit did The Match Factory Girl appear on in 1990?

Accepted Answer

In 1990, it screened at the Berlin International Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival.

Question 10

What happens to Iris after she becomes pregnant in The Match Factory Girl?

Accepted Answer

After becoming pregnant from a one-night stand and being abandoned by the father, Iris decides to get even and begins plotting her revenge.

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