Poet and Muse (1978)

10/13/1978 (FI) • 1h 45m

Drama, Romance

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Esko Salminen

Eino Leino

Katja Salminen

Freya Schoultz

Elina Salo

L. Onerva

Paavo Liski

Kasimir Leino

Pertti Palo

Artturi Lönnbohm

Marita Nordberg

Freya's mother

Heidi Krohn

Olga Lönnbohm

Kalle Holmberg

Akseli Gallén-Kallela

Henri Kapulainen

Jean Sibelius


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Status

Released

Original Language

Finnish

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

love triangle

alcohol

artist

poet

biography

muse

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