Ballaadi (1944)

Ballaadi (1944) poster

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
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Cast

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
More Films in Genre: Drama, Music

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.