The Women of Niskavuori (1938)
Aarne marries Martta because his mother tells him it is his duty as the eldest son to marry a wealthy girl. However, the attractive school teacher Ilona arrives in the village and causes complications when Aarne falls in love with her.
Director: Valentin Vaala
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 16, 1938
Cast
- Olga Tainio - Loviisa
- Sirkka Sari - Ilona Ahlgren
- Tauno Palo - Aarne Niskavuori
- Irja Elstelä - Martta Niskavuori
- Aino Lohikoski - Sandra Marjanen
- Elli Ylimaa - Serafiina Lundelin
- Anni Hämäläinen - Salli
- Ossi Elstelä - Simola
- Sasu Haapanen - Pharmacist
- Topo Leistelä - Vainio
Screenplay
- Hella Wuolijoki (Theatre Play)
- Jaakko Huttunen (Screenplay)
- Orvo Saarikivi (Screenplay)
Music: Harry Bergström
Cinematography: Armas Hirvonen
Editing: Valentin Vaala
Production: Suomi-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
infidelity, based on play or musical, morality, gossip, schoolteacher, farming community, matriarchy, family farm
More Films by Director: Valentin Vaala
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Women of Niskavuori about?
- Aarne marries Martta because his mother tells him it is his duty as the eldest son to marry a wealthy girl. However, the attractive school teacher Ilona arrives in the village and causes complications when Aarne falls in love with her.
- Who directed The Women of Niskavuori?
- The Women of Niskavuori was directed by Valentin Vaala.
- Who stars in The Women of Niskavuori?
- The Women of Niskavuori stars Olga Tainio, Sirkka Sari, Tauno Palo, Irja Elstelä, Aino Lohikoski, Elli Ylimaa.
- How long is The Women of Niskavuori?
- The Women of Niskavuori has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Women of Niskavuori?
- The Women of Niskavuori is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Women of Niskavuori produced?
- The Women of Niskavuori was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of The Women of Niskavuori?
- The themes of The Women of Niskavuori include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.