Poet and Muse
Originally released in 1978. Poet and Muse is a drama/romance film. directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta.
Starring Esko Salminen, Katja Salminen, and Elina Salo
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Esko Salminen
as Eino Leino
Katja Salminen
as Freya Schoultz
Elina Salo
as L. Onerva
Paavo Liski
as Kasimir Leino
Pertti Palo
as Artturi Lönnbohm
Marita Nordberg
as Freya's mother
Heidi Krohn
as Olga Lönnbohm
Kalle Holmberg
as Akseli Gallén-Kallela
Henri Kapulainen
as Jean Sibelius
Jaakko Pakkasvirta
as Otto Manninen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Filmityö
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poet and Muse about?
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 Schoult...
Who directed Poet and Muse?
Poet and Muse was directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta.
How long is Poet and Muse?
Poet and Muse has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Poet and Muse released?
Poet and Muse was released on October 13, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Poet and Muse?
The main cast of Poet and Muse includes Esko Salminen, Katja Salminen, Elina Salo, Paavo Liski, Pertti Palo.