Antti Puuhaara (1976)
In 17th-century Pohjola, young Antti Puuhaara is looking for himself, because he has grown up with no knowledge of his childhood. Two actors, the tragedian and the comedian, who were banished from Tsarist Russia to Karelia, had predicted to the crooked merchant Markki Bohattov that Antti's fate would become intertwined with his own. When Antti falls in love with Bohattov's daughter Darja, the father has to arrange for her to marry the tar merchant Arho Mustahatu.
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: November 5, 1976
Cast
- Markku Blomqvist - Markki Bohattov
- Pertti Hilkamo - Antti Puuhaara
- Maritta Viitamäki - Darja Bohattov
- Eero Melasniemi - Arho Mustahattu
- Matti Pellonpää - Comedian
- Margit Lindeman - Savina Iivena
Screenplay
Music: Kari Rydman, Martti Pokela
Cinematography: Markku Lehmuskallio
Editing: Keijo Virtanen
Production: Partanen & Rautoma
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Budget: $160,042
Original Language: fi
Themes
Nationalism and Identity Crisis, Forgotten Tales from the Past, Philosophical and Existential Questions
Keywords
identity, romance, orphan, merchant, folklore, actor, folk tales, finnish history
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Antti Puuhaara about?
- In 17th-century Pohjola, young Antti Puuhaara is looking for himself, because he has grown up with no knowledge of his childhood. Two actors, the tragedian and the comedian, who were banished from Tsarist Russia to Karelia, had predicted to the crooked merchant Markki Bohattov that Antti's fate would become intertwined with his own. When Antti falls in love with Bohattov's daughter Darja, the father has to arrange for her to marry the tar merchant Arho Mustahatu.
- Who directed Antti Puuhaara?
- Antti Puuhaara was directed by Katariina Lahti, Riitta Rautoma, Heikki Partanen.
- Who stars in Antti Puuhaara?
- Antti Puuhaara stars Markku Blomqvist, Pertti Hilkamo, Maritta Viitamäki, Eero Melasniemi, Matti Pellonpää, Margit Lindeman.
- How long is Antti Puuhaara?
- Antti Puuhaara has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Antti Puuhaara?
- Antti Puuhaara is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Antti Puuhaara?
- Antti Puuhaara had a budget of $160,042.
- Where was Antti Puuhaara produced?
- Antti Puuhaara was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of Antti Puuhaara?
- The themes of Antti Puuhaara include: Nationalism and Identity Crisis, Forgotten Tales from the Past, Philosophical and Existential Questions.