Poet and Muse (1978) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Poet and Muse (1978) — Semi-fictitious biopic of Finnish poet Eino Leino, made with a large budget to celebrate…
Poet and Muse (1978) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- Virpi Uimonen as Anni Swan
- Leif Wager as kartanon isäntä
- Asta Backman as kartanon emäntä
- Anitta Niemi as kartanon tytär
- Esa Pakarinen Jr. as von Numers, Japanin-sodan upseeri
Why Watch Poet and Muse?
The Vibe: Poet and Muse is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and romance movie from 1978. Directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta, and starring Esko Salminen, Katja Salminen, Elina Salo Semi-fictitious biopic of Finnish poet Eino Leino, made with a large budget to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5/10, Poet and Muse retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with romance elements, Poet and Muse deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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