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Two paralyzed enemies take a revenge road trip to Finland. In wheelchairs. Yes, really.
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Aaltra (2004)

Bleakly hilariousDeadpan absurdismRural gothic

Overview

ComedyDrama

In this pitch black comedy the rivalry between two neighbors escalates into an all out war. Through a maintenance error on a tractor they both end up, paralyzed, in a wheelchair. It seems they are doomed to stay together. They no longer focus their rage on each other but on the manufacturer of the tractor, in Helsinki. So get ready for a hilarious wheelchair road movie.

Flag of FRFRFrench
Content warning
dark comedyroad moviefinlandlove-hate relationshipfarmermotor sportbelgiumwheelchair user tractor

Standout Aspects

Direction

Directors also star—committed to the bit, literally.

Writing

Dialogue so sparse it hurts; silence speaks volumes.

Best for:Solo: When you need to laugh at life's unfairness alone.·Streaming: Late night, slightly unhinged, questioning your sense of humor.
Heads up:Emotional: Unflinching portrayal of sudden disability and rage.
Benoît Delépine

Director

Benoît Delépine

ReleasedJun 23, 2004
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
La Parti Production

Top Cast

Benoît Delépine

Benoît Delépine

Employee

Gustave Kervern

Gustave Kervern

Farm Labourer

Pierre Carles

Pierre Carles

Doctor

Aki Kaurismäki

Aki Kaurismäki

Aaltra's Boss

Bouli Lanners

Bouli Lanners

Finnish Singer

Benoît Poelvoorde

Benoît Poelvoorde

Motocross Fan

Jason Flemyng

Jason Flemyng

English Biker

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Delépine and Kervern shot on weekends over two years with non-professional actors from their actual Belgian village.

Cultural

Part of the 'Dardenne-adjacent' Belgian miserabilist comedy wave—think The Lobster's depressed rural cousin.

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