- International premiere, press screening, PÖFF27, 2023
Superlative achievement of modern-day silent cinema.” - Eoghan Lyng, DMovies
"A minimalist yet imaginative approach underscored by a profound psychoanalytical depth." - Martin Kudlac, Screenanarchy
"“A truly unique existential exploration of human disconnection.” - VIMooz
“A meaningful and enthusiastic experiment that blends retro-futurism, a dark fairy tale and a love story… One of those films that can disarm even the harshest of critics” - Marko Stojiljkovic, Cineuropa
“Like we’re watching a Finnish motion picture version of Grant Woods’ American Gothic.” - Best of Cinequest, Movie Gourmet
“Roy Andersson may have some element of form here, but Giant's Kettle is something much more intense.” - Erik Aru, Postimees
“A first feature able to dare with rigorous stylistic choices, which make photography and sound design its pillars.” - Sound Screen, Ravenna, 2024
“Giant’s Kettle expands the expressive range of cinematic storytelling. Be patient, lean in, and watch carefully. You’ll be well rewarded.” - Jacy Mairs, Cheryl Nichols, & John Ptak, AIFF
“Like a constant feeling of pressure… a prelude to a great general scream capable of dulling the sky.” - Fabricio Estevam Mira, Experimental Brasil
“Unforgettably enchanting and eerie cinematic experience for all attentive spectators to interpret through unspoken silences.” - Edvinas Puksta, Tallinn Black Nights
“A true masterpiece of minimalist cinema… Giant’s Kettle pushes the boundaries of film form through its entire runtime. It is challenging, extraordinary, defiant cinema, defiance against the norms of filmmaking, and defiance against the foundations of immersion that the industry is built upon. - Laurie B. (Letterboxd)
”It ebbs and flows like an orchestral piece.” - DMovies
“Masterfully created, surreal, dreamlike and yet so very real at the same time.” - Prof. Albert Nigrin
”At times you felt like laughing out loud, but on the other hand you felt anxious, it hurt even physically, as if your body had been in some compression machine.” - Olli Sulin
“I don't remember ever being at a show where everyone sits in silence until the end of the credits. Really impressive!” - Mika Oesch
“Challenges the audience’s expectations while staying rooted in emotional authenticity. A work that provokes, engages, and leaves a lasting impression.” - Experimental Brasil
“Impressive. It's hard to even imagine what they could pull off given a crew and a decent amount of money.” - Postimees
