Poet and Muse (1978)

5.6/10 105 min Drama Romance

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.

Cast

Esko Salminen

Eino Leino

Elina Salo

L. Onerva

Marita Nordberg

Freya's mother

Heidi Krohn

Olga Lönnbohm

Leif Wager

kartanon isäntä

Asta Backman

kartanon emäntä

Tom Wentzel

Freyan rakastaja

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