Urho – Between the Hammer and the Sickle
In 1975, Finnish President Urho Kekkonen became an internationally recognized expert on bridging the East with the West by hosting the “Conference of Security and Cooperation of Europe”. His dreams of retirement and the penwork of his newfound journalist friend Maarit Tyrkkö on his memoirs come to an abrupt halt when the Soviet Union attacks Afghanistan, and Brezhnev and Carter start waving nuclear warheads at each other. With his time running out, Urho has to find his will of iron again, and muster up the strength to venture into the Soviet Union to save humanity from total destruction.
Director: Heikki Kujanpää
Genre: Drama, History
Screenplay
Production: MRP Matila Röhr Productions, Taska Film
Country: Estonia, Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
1970s, biography, based on memoir or autobiography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Urho – Between the Hammer and the Sickle about?
- In 1975, Finnish President Urho Kekkonen became an internationally recognized expert on bridging the East with the West by hosting the “Conference of Security and Cooperation of Europe”. His dreams of retirement and the penwork of his newfound journalist friend Maarit Tyrkkö on his memoirs come to an abrupt halt when the Soviet Union attacks Afghanistan, and Brezhnev and Carter start waving nuclear warheads at each other. With his time running out, Urho has to find his will of iron again, and muster up the strength to venture into the Soviet Union to save humanity from total destruction.
- Who directed Urho – Between the Hammer and the Sickle?
- Urho – Between the Hammer and the Sickle was directed by Heikki Kujanpää.
- What genre is Urho – Between the Hammer and the Sickle?
- Urho – Between the Hammer and the Sickle is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Urho – Between the Hammer and the Sickle produced?
- Urho – Between the Hammer and the Sickle was produced in Estonia, Finland.
- What are the themes of Urho – Between the Hammer and the Sickle?
- The themes of Urho – Between the Hammer and the Sickle include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.