Finland / Feb 13, 1944 / S
Ballaadi (1944)
Directed by T.J. Särkkä
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1h 46min
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Plot
At the request of author Zacharias, Fredrik begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. He falls in love with Ebba, who sings like a nightingale about a young mermaid on the shore of the lake. Fredrik's infatuation causes a scandal in Helsinki society circles, as he is married.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Risto Veste | Adolf Wasenius |
| Eero Kilpi | |
| Topi Ruuth | Eugen Bergfält |
| Lauri Kyöstilä | Pavén |
| Edvin Kajanne | P.V. Florin |
| Irja Kuusla | Tilda |
| Sointu Kouvo | Hanna Falkman |
| Laina Laine | Mrs. Florin |
| Helge Hansila | Bertel Rhodén |
| Vilho Ruuskanen | Ganzauge |
| Kalle Rouni | Fredrik Cygnaeus |
| Eino Kaipainen | J.L. Runeberg |
| Topo Leistelä | J.W. Snellman |
| Kaija Suonio | Martin |
| Irja Elstelä | Fredrika Runeberg |
| Arvo Kuusla | |
| Teijo Joutsela |
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| Veikko Itkonen | |
| Kaarlo Saarnio | |
| Viljo Huttunen | |
| Tellervo Mäki | Liisa |
| Kyösti Käyhkö | |
| Kalevi Kailasvuori | Edvard Pacius |
| Varma Lahtinen | Helena (uncredited) |
| Airi Säilä | (uncredited) |
| Eric Häggblom | (uncredited) |
| Oili Jaatinen | (uncredited) |
| Aino Angerkoski | (uncredited) |
| Artturi Laakso | (uncredited) |
| Lilli Sairio | (uncredited) |
| Hilly Lindqvist | (uncredited) |
| Ossi Korhonen | (uncredited) |
| Kauko Simonen | (uncredited) |
| Rauni Ikäheimo | (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ballaadi |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Suomen Filmiteollisuus |
| Release date | 13 febbraio 1944 |
| Production | T.J. Särkkä |
| Writer | Erik Dahlberg |
| Editing | Armas Vallasvuo |
| Cinematography | Marius Raichi, Vittorio Mantovani, Sulo Tammilehto, Päivi Kosonen, Tauno Nojavirta |
| Assistant directors | Anna-Liisa Riihimäki, Arja Niska, T.J. Särkkä |
| Camera operators | Marius Raichi, Vittorio Mantovani, Sulo Tammilehto, Päivi Kosonen, Tauno Nojavirta |
| Additional photography | Marius Raichi, Vittorio Mantovani, Sulo Tammilehto, Päivi Kosonen, Tauno Nojavirta |
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| Production design | Ossi Elstelä, Eka Karppanen |
| Art direction | Eka Karppanen, Ossi Elstelä |
| Set decoration | Eka Karppanen, Ossi Elstelä |
| Music | Nils-Eric Fougstedt, Georg Brodén |
| Sound | Georg Brodén, Nils-Eric Fougstedt |
| Costume design | Fiinu Autio, Bure Litonius, Tuulikki Uskali, Senja Soitso, Olavi Suominen, Hellä Laiho |
| Makeup | Senja Soitso, Olavi Suominen, Tuulikki Uskali, Fiinu Autio, Bure Litonius, Hellä Laiho |
| Hairstyling | Tuulikki Uskali, Fiinu Autio, Senja Soitso, Olavi Suominen, Bure Litonius, Hellä Laiho |
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