Akseli and Elina (1970)
A former Red Rebellion leader returns home after being imprisoned for his participation in the Finnish Civil War, but soon finds out that wartime mindsets still linger in the heads of people.
Director: Edvin Laine
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: December 4, 1970
Cast
- Aarno Sulkanen - Akseli Koskela
- Ulla Eklund - Elina Koskela
- Risto Taulo - Jussi Koskela
- Anja Pohjola - Alma Koskela
- Matti Pellonpää - Valdemar Leppänen, "Valtu"
- Mirjam Novero - Anna Kivivuori
- Kauko Helovirta - Otto Kivivuori
- Esa Saario - Janne Kivivuori
- Rose-Marie Precht - Ellen Salpakari
- Matti Ranin - Lauri Salpakari
Screenplay
- Georg Korkman (Screenplay)
- Väinö Linna (Novel)
- Väinö Linna (Screenplay)
- Edvin Laine (Screenplay)
- Juha Nevalainen (Screenplay)
Music: Heikki Aaltoila
Cinematography: Olavi Tuomi
Editing: Juho Gartz
Production: Fennada-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
based on novel or book, lapua movement
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Akseli and Elina about?
- A former Red Rebellion leader returns home after being imprisoned for his participation in the Finnish Civil War, but soon finds out that wartime mindsets still linger in the heads of people.
- Who directed Akseli and Elina?
- Akseli and Elina was directed by Edvin Laine.
- Who stars in Akseli and Elina?
- Akseli and Elina stars Aarno Sulkanen, Ulla Eklund, Risto Taulo, Anja Pohjola, Matti Pellonpää, Mirjam Novero.
- How long is Akseli and Elina?
- Akseli and Elina has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is Akseli and Elina?
- Akseli and Elina is a Drama film.
- Where was Akseli and Elina produced?
- Akseli and Elina was produced in Finland.