Sylvi
The first Finnish full-length feature film and the first film adaptation of Minna Canth’s play of the same name. Orphaned Sylvi is married to her older guardian Aksel Vahli, but is in love with her childhood friend Viktor Hoving. A difficult situation drives Sylv to desperate deeds. A approximately 27-minute version of the film’s surviving scenes, with the most explanatory text, has been reconstructed.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1913 |
| Country | Finland |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Teuvo Puro |
| Runtime | 49 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its tragedy on the stark conflict between societal duty and personal desire, relying on the expressive, restrained performances of its actors. The reconstructed explanatory titles guide the narrative where scenes are lost.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of silent suffering and the crushing weight of obligation in a bygone era. The emotional restraint makes the eventual turmoil all the more powerful. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Teuvo Puro
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In a quiet setting, to appreciate the weight of each silent gesture and glance.
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