Lyrics and Lace
"A comedy of sexual peccadilloes"
Originally released in 1992. Lyrics and Lace is a drama/comedy film. directed by Matti Ijäs. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paavo Pentikäinen, Mikko Reitala, and Kristiina Elstelä
Synopsis
Like it or not, almost anyone who has met a really serious poet finds that they have something about them which sets them apart from other people. It's not just a romantic legend. In wry but basically directionless Finnish movie, Paavo Pentikainen plays one of these ungainly beings, a man whose last published work is decades in the past, who probably hasn't written anything in years, but who still has an uncanny knack for precise observation, "pinning the tail on the donkey" almost every time. In the movie, the poet, accompanied by his young assistant, takes a minor celebrity's swaggering tour of small cultural centers and retirement homes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
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Director
Top Cast
Paavo Pentikäinen
as Tauno Lintunen
Mikko Reitala
as Tomi Rusko
Kristiina Elstelä
as Eveliina
Irma Junnilainen
as Vackra-Anneli
Liisa Mustonen
as Virve
Marja Packalén
as Kaarina
Aake Kalliala
as Antton - Eveliina's Brother
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
as Näremäki
Martti Kaukanen
as Eveliina's Brother
Esko Hukkanen
as Romponen
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Dada-Filmi
- FilmTeknik
- Svenska Filminstitutet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyrics and Lace about?
Like it or not, almost anyone who has met a really serious poet finds that they have something about them which sets them apart from other people. It's not just a romantic legend. In wry but basica...
Who directed Lyrics and Lace?
Lyrics and Lace was directed by Matti Ijäs.
How long is Lyrics and Lace?
Lyrics and Lace has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Lyrics and Lace released?
Lyrics and Lace was released on November 6, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lyrics and Lace?
The main cast of Lyrics and Lace includes Paavo Pentikäinen, Mikko Reitala, Kristiina Elstelä, Irma Junnilainen, Liisa Mustonen.