The Betrothal of Student Pöllövaara
The silent comedy The Engagement of a Student in the Oak Tree (1920) is the first film by producer-director-screenwriter Erkki Karu. It has survived in parts, but there is no more detailed information about its plot. The film was filmed in Tampere and Teisko in the summer of 1919, as was its parallel work Sotagulashi Kaiun järitty kesäloma (1920).
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| Original Title | Ylioppilas Pöllövaaran kihlaus |
| Year | 1920 |
| Country | Finland |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Erkki Karu |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Erkki Karu constructs this comedy on the foundational elements of silent film—physical gags, exaggerated expressions, and situational humor born from simple misunderstandings. The film explores the contrast between scholarly pursuits and the absurdities of romantic entanglements.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of lighthearted charm and curiosity about the lost fragments of this cinematic artifact. It's a glimpse into the humble beginnings of a national film industry. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Erkki Karu
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