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Poet and Muse (1978)

Movie ★ 5.6 105 min

Drama Romance

Semi-fictitious biopic of Finnish poet Eino Leino, made with a large budget to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The film concentrates on his relationships with first wife Freya Schoultz and later muse, poetess L. Onerva. His friends include equally central figures of the Finnish cultural scene in the early 1900s, such as painters Halonen and Gallén-Kallela, and composer Sibelius.

Jaakko Pakkasvirta Director Titta Karakorpi Writer Jaakko Pakkasvirta Writer

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Released
October 13, 1978
Runtime
105 min
IMDb
tt0078186
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Filmityö

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Cast

Esko Salminen Eino Leino Katja Salminen Freya Schoultz Elina Salo Elina Salo L. Onerva Paavo Liski Kasimir Leino Pertti Palo Artturi Lönnbohm Marita Nordberg Marita Nordberg Freya's mother Heidi Krohn Heidi Krohn Olga Lönnbohm Kalle Holmberg Akseli Gallén-Kallela Henri Kapulainen Jean Sibelius Jaakko Pakkasvirta Otto Manninen Virpi Uimonen Anni Swan Leif Wager Leif Wager kartanon isäntä Asta Backman Asta Backman kartanon emäntä Anitta Niemi kartanon tytär Esa Pakarinen Jr. von Numers, Japanin-sodan upseeri Ismo Kallio maalaiskirjailija Tom Wentzel Tom Wentzel Freyan rakastaja Kyllikki Forssell Ida Aalberg

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Frequently asked questions

What is Poet and Muse about?
Semi-fictitious biopic of Finnish poet Eino Leino, made with a large budget to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The film concentrates on his relationships with first wife Freya Schoultz and later muse, poetess L. Onerva. His friends include equally central figures of the Finnish cultural scene in the early 1900s, such as painters Halonen and Gallén-Kallela, and composer Sibelius.
Who directed Poet and Muse?
Poet and Muse was directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta.
Who stars in Poet and Muse?
Poet and Muse stars Esko Salminen, Katja Salminen, Elina Salo, Paavo Liski.
When was Poet and Muse released?
Poet and Muse is a 1978 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Poet and Muse?
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