Päivää, herra Kivi
Originally released in 1984. Päivää, herra Kivi is a drama film. directed by Timo Linnasalo. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kristiina Elstelä, Markku Huhtamo, and Ragni Grönblom
Synopsis
Eccentric small town librarian Helinä struggles between everyday life and her love for the theatre, directing amateurs for a play by the famous Finnish writer Aleksis Kivi. She still carries the torch for her teenage sweetheart Leo, now a married chimney sweeper but still an aspiring playwright, despite his wife's opinions. Helinä thinks Leo is Aleksis Kivi, and so does Leo himself. Discouraged by the society, they end up in a mental institution but finally manage to stage an outdoor premiere of the play.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Filminor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Päivää, herra Kivi about?
Eccentric small town librarian Helinä struggles between everyday life and her love for the theatre, directing amateurs for a play by the famous Finnish writer Aleksis Kivi. She still carries the t...
Who directed Päivää, herra Kivi?
Päivää, herra Kivi was directed by Timo Linnasalo.
How long is Päivää, herra Kivi?
Päivää, herra Kivi has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Päivää, herra Kivi released?
Päivää, herra Kivi was released on October 12, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Päivää, herra Kivi?
The main cast of Päivää, herra Kivi includes Kristiina Elstelä, Markku Huhtamo, Ragni Grönblom, Antti Litja, Kirsti Otsamo.