Poet and Muse
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.
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Poet and Muse
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 13, 1978
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
45%
Original Title
Runoilija ja muusa
Production Companies
Filmityö
Director
Jaakko Pakkasvirta
Description
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.