Vesku from Finland

Vesku from Finland

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 3, 2010

Runtime

1h 42m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

64%

Original Title

Vesku

Director

Mika Kaurismäki

Budget

$270,000

Description

"Vesku from Finland" is a film about Vesa-Matti Loiri alias Vesku, probably the most popular film and TV comedian in Finland. He has created a significant career also as a singer, performer, writer and as a sportsman. He has recorded several albums, from folk songs and couplets to tangos. Some of his recordings are based on the lyrics of Hermann Hesse or Eino Leino, the infamous Finnish poet. During his unique career he has played in more than 60 films and recorded 30 albums.