Sensuela (1973)
Laila is an innocent Lappish girl and the only daughter of a reindeer herder. During World War II, Laila rescues a crashed German fighter pilot, Hans, and the two develop warm feelings for each other during his convalescence. Years later, after the war, Hans returns to Lapland as a freelance photographer and manages to lure Laila to run away with him to the capital, Helsinki, to start a career as a photo model, much to the chagrin of her traditional father, Aslak. After initial happiness, however, Hans abandons Laila, and the decadent lifestyle of a big city sends her life into a downward spiral.
Director: Teuvo Tulio
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: May 29, 1973
Cast
- Marianne Mardi - Laila Walk
- Ossi Elstelä - Aslak Walk
- Mauritz Åkerman - Hans Müller
- Ismo Saario - Pekka
- Marja Pertamo - Greta Kujala
- Armas Ek - Sami
- Yrjö Tähtelä - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Uolevi Vahteristo - Aslak Walk (voice) (uncredited)
- Seija Siikamäki - Maija (uncredited)
- Matti Nurminen - Joni (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Teuvo Tulio (Screenplay)
- Yrjö Norta (Screenplay)
- Alexander Pushkin (Short Story)
Cinematography: Yrjö Norta, Teuvo Tulio
Editing: Teuvo Tulio
Production: Teuvo Tulio
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
exploitation, lapland, reindeer, prostitution, based on short story, country girl
More Films by Director: Teuvo Tulio
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sensuela about?
- Laila is an innocent Lappish girl and the only daughter of a reindeer herder. During World War II, Laila rescues a crashed German fighter pilot, Hans, and the two develop warm feelings for each other during his convalescence. Years later, after the war, Hans returns to Lapland as a freelance photographer and manages to lure Laila to run away with him to the capital, Helsinki, to start a career as a photo model, much to the chagrin of her traditional father, Aslak. After initial happiness, however, Hans abandons Laila, and the decadent lifestyle of a big city sends her life into a downward spiral.
- Who directed Sensuela?
- Sensuela was directed by Teuvo Tulio.
- Who stars in Sensuela?
- Sensuela stars Marianne Mardi, Ossi Elstelä, Mauritz Åkerman, Ismo Saario, Marja Pertamo, Armas Ek.
- How long is Sensuela?
- Sensuela has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Sensuela?
- Sensuela is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Sensuela produced?
- Sensuela was produced in Finland.