Suicide Monsters

The irrationality of the human psyche, sadomasochism and suicide are the leitmotivs of this film. The documentary footage of airplanes and pilots--symbols of courage and honor--become an unexpected counterpoint to the main structure of the film. The combination of documentary footage and poetic storytelling with severe northern setting reinforce the ascetic atmosphere of Suicide Monsters and give its self-destructive characters heroic and noble appearance. (Moscow International Film Festival)