Poet and Muse (1978)
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Esko Salminen
Eino Leino
K
Katja Salminen
Freya Schoultz
Elina Salo
L. Onerva
P
Paavo Liski
Kasimir Leino
P
Pertti Palo
Artturi Lönnbohm
Marita Nordberg
Freya's mother
Heidi Krohn
Olga Lönnbohm
K
Kalle Holmberg
Akseli Gallén-Kallela
H
Henri Kapulainen
Jean Sibelius
J
Jaakko Pakkasvirta
Otto Manninen
V
Virpi Uimonen
Anni Swan
Leif Wager
kartanon isäntä
Asta Backman
kartanon emäntä
A
Anitta Niemi
kartanon tytär
E
Esa Pakarinen Jr.
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