The Raven's Dance (1980) - full transcript
Now I have to consider ...
... what words to use for my song
about the wilderness.
I haven't much to tell.
I laid down a beast with one shot.
It gave us leather for making soles.
That same summer I laid down
a horned animal.
I do not hunt any longer.
But I remember everything.
My arms lifted high,
my hands were flapping wide.
Wide and high like wings.
I want to laugh.
But a raven found my traps.
I want to laugh.
But a raven ate my prey.
I want to laugh.
But it isn't time for laughter.
According to Oulu's Deputy CEO,
Kauko Sepp?l? ...
... a redistribution of
the manufacturing processes ...
... has been preliminary discussed
between the companies concerned ...
... with the aim of rationalising the
production of turpentine and tall oil.
No binding decisions
have been made so far, says Sepp?l? ...
... as it is mostly a matter of
industrial rationalisation ...
... with the purpose of increasing
the companies' profitability ...
... in this sector.
Insofar as
these nonpreliminary conversations ...
... between the companies
in due course lead to ...
Once, an elk
carelessly turned its back on me.
Oh, how I cowered into my hide ...
... and I had barely aimed
before my lead ...
... penetrated the beast
at shoulder height.
And when you, glorious beast ...
... let your fluids flow
in death throes ...
... and fell to the ground ...
... what joy did not fill my soul.
What difference
is that supposed to make?
Well, a little elk less or more ...
The guy from the company was here.
Why?
He was hardly here to buy soup fish ...
They're building a road in the forest.
They said it will be ready this spring.
Yesterday I heard a chainsaw.
Where is he?
Just behind the elk mire ...
... at those heights where you
always were ...
... during the capercaillie mating game.
What did he say?
I didn't talk to him.
How did he get there?
By motor sled.
What do the neighbors say
about that road then?
They are old people.
They do not care what the company does.
Now the cow seemed
completely healthy ...
... she had started ruminating again ...
... will result in job losses
within Oulu Oy.
The Ministry of Agriculture's
working committee ...
... has completed its proposal
for the establishment of new ...
... and the expansion of existing
national parks and nature reserves.
They're incredible ...
The intention is to expand ...
... the national park in Oulanka
with almost 100 square kilometers.
Kuusamo is state-owned land
and especially important ...
... are the protected areas
in Northern Elijoki.
I'm going after Paavo,
I guess he wants coffee too.
The privately owned farms
in this area ...
... will be incorporated
into the national park.
The Olvassuo nature reserve
in Pudasj?rvi and Utaj?rvi ...
... is said to cover
about 60 square kilometres.
In Olvassuo they have ...
Petteri!
It was beautiful to see
how the horned animals ...
... gathered in flocks in the forest ...
... and began their wandering up north.
Fearfully glancing
at the traps I laid out.
It was beautiful to see how the herds
broke out of the forest ...
... and spread over the white plains.
It was beautiful to see.
Hello, where is the master?
He's probably in the shed.
Just a small concern.
Hi there!
Hello.
Well, I found some snares in the slopes,
which are yours I presume?
It's not your bloody business, is it?
I'm a gamekeeper.
I'm sure you know that such traps
are prohibited in this area.
Do you have a hunting permit by the way?
Nah.
What the hell is your name, man?
Petteri Jokiaho.
Date of birth?
26.12.1946.
Profession?
Do you own any fields?
Everything you see from here.
Let's say "small farmer" then.
This will probably lead to a process.
See you.
Wait, I'll help you ...
The swallows already flew over the lake.
That's it.
What is she doing with that rifle,
this time of the year?
I heard gunshots this morning ...
I guess it still smells
like burnt gunpowder.
You have to collect the food
when you find it.
And then we have a lawsuit
regarding that last winter incident.
The prosecutor is the sheriff.
And you should appear
in the district court on June 3 at 9.00.
You are charged with illegal hunting and
illegal possession of weapons.
The document has been signed
by the sheriff ...
... and you have now been notified
of the lawsuit.
So please sign here ...
... and then please
read through the papers.
I think I must seize that rifle.
Now come and have a look at mother.
It's alright ...
Don't worry.
Come now ...
Well, stop gnawing on my hand.
Come, come, that's it.
In the kitchen ...
... at the end of the table,
there was such a pot ...
... on a log ...
then they carried the pot on a plank.
Have you ever seen that pot log?
Nah ...
And there sat the lady of the house
serving food to the people ...
... while she oversaw everything
from the end of the table ...
The log was slightly hollowed out ...
... so that the pot stood firmly
and did not wobble ...
The violation of the hunting law
in question ...
... occurred in February
during closed season.
The accused is not a professional hunter
in the true sense of the word ...
... and also didn't have a local
hunting license or even a gun license.
What do you think?
Damn, that rifle ...
Never mind the rifle,
but how are we going to pay the fine?
... what words to use for my song
about the wilderness.
I haven't much to tell.
I laid down a beast with one shot.
It gave us leather for making soles.
That same summer I laid down
a horned animal.
I do not hunt any longer.
But I remember everything.
My arms lifted high,
my hands were flapping wide.
Wide and high like wings.
I want to laugh.
But a raven found my traps.
I want to laugh.
But a raven ate my prey.
I want to laugh.
But it isn't time for laughter.
According to Oulu's Deputy CEO,
Kauko Sepp?l? ...
... a redistribution of
the manufacturing processes ...
... has been preliminary discussed
between the companies concerned ...
... with the aim of rationalising the
production of turpentine and tall oil.
No binding decisions
have been made so far, says Sepp?l? ...
... as it is mostly a matter of
industrial rationalisation ...
... with the purpose of increasing
the companies' profitability ...
... in this sector.
Insofar as
these nonpreliminary conversations ...
... between the companies
in due course lead to ...
Once, an elk
carelessly turned its back on me.
Oh, how I cowered into my hide ...
... and I had barely aimed
before my lead ...
... penetrated the beast
at shoulder height.
And when you, glorious beast ...
... let your fluids flow
in death throes ...
... and fell to the ground ...
... what joy did not fill my soul.
What difference
is that supposed to make?
Well, a little elk less or more ...
The guy from the company was here.
Why?
He was hardly here to buy soup fish ...
They're building a road in the forest.
They said it will be ready this spring.
Yesterday I heard a chainsaw.
Where is he?
Just behind the elk mire ...
... at those heights where you
always were ...
... during the capercaillie mating game.
What did he say?
I didn't talk to him.
How did he get there?
By motor sled.
What do the neighbors say
about that road then?
They are old people.
They do not care what the company does.
Now the cow seemed
completely healthy ...
... she had started ruminating again ...
... will result in job losses
within Oulu Oy.
The Ministry of Agriculture's
working committee ...
... has completed its proposal
for the establishment of new ...
... and the expansion of existing
national parks and nature reserves.
They're incredible ...
The intention is to expand ...
... the national park in Oulanka
with almost 100 square kilometers.
Kuusamo is state-owned land
and especially important ...
... are the protected areas
in Northern Elijoki.
I'm going after Paavo,
I guess he wants coffee too.
The privately owned farms
in this area ...
... will be incorporated
into the national park.
The Olvassuo nature reserve
in Pudasj?rvi and Utaj?rvi ...
... is said to cover
about 60 square kilometres.
In Olvassuo they have ...
Petteri!
It was beautiful to see
how the horned animals ...
... gathered in flocks in the forest ...
... and began their wandering up north.
Fearfully glancing
at the traps I laid out.
It was beautiful to see how the herds
broke out of the forest ...
... and spread over the white plains.
It was beautiful to see.
Hello, where is the master?
He's probably in the shed.
Just a small concern.
Hi there!
Hello.
Well, I found some snares in the slopes,
which are yours I presume?
It's not your bloody business, is it?
I'm a gamekeeper.
I'm sure you know that such traps
are prohibited in this area.
Do you have a hunting permit by the way?
Nah.
What the hell is your name, man?
Petteri Jokiaho.
Date of birth?
26.12.1946.
Profession?
Do you own any fields?
Everything you see from here.
Let's say "small farmer" then.
This will probably lead to a process.
See you.
Wait, I'll help you ...
The swallows already flew over the lake.
That's it.
What is she doing with that rifle,
this time of the year?
I heard gunshots this morning ...
I guess it still smells
like burnt gunpowder.
You have to collect the food
when you find it.
And then we have a lawsuit
regarding that last winter incident.
The prosecutor is the sheriff.
And you should appear
in the district court on June 3 at 9.00.
You are charged with illegal hunting and
illegal possession of weapons.
The document has been signed
by the sheriff ...
... and you have now been notified
of the lawsuit.
So please sign here ...
... and then please
read through the papers.
I think I must seize that rifle.
Now come and have a look at mother.
It's alright ...
Don't worry.
Come now ...
Well, stop gnawing on my hand.
Come, come, that's it.
In the kitchen ...
... at the end of the table,
there was such a pot ...
... on a log ...
then they carried the pot on a plank.
Have you ever seen that pot log?
Nah ...
And there sat the lady of the house
serving food to the people ...
... while she oversaw everything
from the end of the table ...
The log was slightly hollowed out ...
... so that the pot stood firmly
and did not wobble ...
The violation of the hunting law
in question ...
... occurred in February
during closed season.
The accused is not a professional hunter
in the true sense of the word ...
... and also didn't have a local
hunting license or even a gun license.
What do you think?
Damn, that rifle ...
Never mind the rifle,
but how are we going to pay the fine?