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Smalltown Miss

Smalltown Miss (2022)

Dec 01, 2022 18m Drama

Miina has grown up in a safe home environment. That can’t be said about her best friend, Liidia. Besides having a beautiful friendship and doing normal teenage things in the Soviet smalltown, there is some darkness to be faced. Everything begins to change when Liidia becomes influenced with a new arrival to town, a woman portraying what she aspires to be. A new, better and more confident version of herself, so that she could find a way out of her unsafe environment.

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Directed by Alexandra Pärn

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Director
  • Alexandra Pärn
Producer
  • Margareth Villers

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, Smalltown Miss examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Alexandra Pärn brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Smalltown Miss took approximately 7 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 18 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 40 minutes long.
  • The musical score contains over 80 unique compositions.
  • The film contains approximately 1867 individual shots.
  • The screenplay went through 9 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.

Historical Context

  • In 2022, when this film is released:
  • Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
  • Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: December 1, 2022
  • Runtime: 18m

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