Poet and Muse (1978)
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.
Director: Jaakko Pakkasvirta
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 13, 1978
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
- Jaakko Pakkasvirta - Otto Manninen
Screenplay
Music: Henrik Otto Donner
Cinematography: Esa Vuorinen
Editing: Irma Taina
Production: Filmityö
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
love triangle, alcohol, artist, poet, biography, muse
More Films by Director: Jaakko Pakkasvirta
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, Pertti Palo, Marita Nordberg.
- How long is Poet and Muse?
- Poet and Muse has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Poet and Muse?
- Poet and Muse is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Poet and Muse produced?
- Poet and Muse was produced in Finland.