Poet and Muse

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1978 · 105 min · Drama · Romance · TMDB 5.6/10

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.

Directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta

Cast

• Esko Salminen — Eino Leino
• Katja Salminen — Freya Schoultz
• Elina Salo — L. Onerva
• Paavo Liski — Kasimir Leino
• Pertti Palo — Artturi Lönnbohm