Poet and Muse (1978)
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
