‘Family Time’ Review: Christmas Cheer and Domestic Discord in Finland’s Oscar Submission

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• Director Tia Kouvo's feature debut employs long, stationary shots to make the audience feel like a silent observer of the family's domestic discord
• Despite the scripted nature, the film's low-key style makes it feel like a true-life 'Paranormal Activity' of holiday dramas, blurring the line between fiction and reality