Poet and Muse
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Runoilija ja muusa |
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | Finland |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Jaakko Pakkasvirta |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Poet and Muse is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1978. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
Esko Salminen
Eino Leino
Katja Salminen
Freya Schoultz
Elina Salo
L. Onerva
Paavo Liski
Kasimir Leino
Pertti Palo
Artturi Lönnbohm
Marita Nordberg
Freya's mother
Heidi Krohn
Olga Lönnbohm
Kalle Holmberg
Akseli Gallén-Kallela
Henri Kapulainen
Jean Sibelius
Jaakko Pakkasvirta
Otto Manninen
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