Ballaadi (1944)
At the request of author Zacharias, Fredrik begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. He falls in love with Ebba, who sings like a nightingale about a young mermaid on the shore of the lake. Fredrik's infatuation causes a scandal in Helsinki society circles, as he is married.
Director: T.J. Särkkä
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: February 13, 1944
Cast
- Maaria Eira - Ebba Dunckert
- Thure Bahne - Fredrik Pacius
- Arvi Tuomi - Zacharias Topelius
- Aino Lohikoski - Nina Pacius
- Toini Vartiainen - Margarethe Florin
- Yrjö Tuominen - Martin
- Esko Vettenranta - Nikolai Kiseleff
- Risto Veste - Adolf Wasenius
- Eero Kilpi
- Topi Ruuth - Eugen Bergfält
Screenplay
Music: Nils-Eric Fougstedt
Cinematography: Marius Raichi
Editing: Armas Vallasvuo
Production: Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: T.J. Särkkä
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ballaadi about?
- At the request of author Zacharias, Fredrik begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. He falls in love with Ebba, who sings like a nightingale about a young mermaid on the shore of the lake. Fredrik's infatuation causes a scandal in Helsinki society circles, as he is married.
- Who directed Ballaadi?
- Ballaadi was directed by T.J. Särkkä.
- Who stars in Ballaadi?
- Ballaadi stars Maaria Eira, Thure Bahne, Arvi Tuomi, Aino Lohikoski, Toini Vartiainen, Yrjö Tuominen.
- How long is Ballaadi?
- Ballaadi has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Ballaadi?
- Ballaadi is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Ballaadi produced?
- Ballaadi was produced in Finland.