Seamstress
"So great is to die and live for happiness and freedom"
Originally released in 2015. Seamstress is a documentary film. directed by Ville Suhonen.
Starring Martta Koskinen, Vera Kiiskinen, and Pekka Milonoff
Synopsis
A documentary film about Martta Koskinen, the last executed woman in Finland during the war in 1943. Martta was a Seamstress who lived in Helsinki during the Second World War. She was one of the post-civil war (in 1918) generation for whom the war had meant a disappointment in the system and failure in unity of the Finnish nation. The legacy of the civil war had left systems of persecution in place for those with socialist ideals. Martta and her fellow revolutionaries were determined to continue the resistance movement although they knew that at worst it could cost their lives. Martta was imprisoned twice before she was shot. She was an idealist, whose seemingly harmless, naive beliefs in peace and justice were the most dangerous traits a person could have at the time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Martta Koskinen
as Herself (Archive footage)
Vera Kiiskinen
as Martta Koskinen (voice)
Pekka Milonoff
as Narrator (voice)
Laura Birn
as Hertta Kuusinen (voice)
Elena Leeve
as Mirjam Koskinen (voice)
Vilma Melasniemi
as Elvi Sinervo (voice)
Taisto Oksanen
as EK:n / Valpon etsivä (voice)
Antti Seppänen
as EK:n / Valpon etsivä (voice)
Antti Virmavirta
as EK:n / Valpon etsivä (voice)
Merja Ritola
as Elma Wahlsten (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Illume
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seamstress about?
A documentary film about Martta Koskinen, the last executed woman in Finland during the war in 1943. Martta was a Seamstress who lived in Helsinki during the Second World War. She was one of the po...
Who directed Seamstress?
Seamstress was directed by Ville Suhonen.
How long is Seamstress?
Seamstress has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Seamstress released?
Seamstress was released on September 25, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Seamstress?
The main cast of Seamstress includes Martta Koskinen, Vera Kiiskinen, Pekka Milonoff, Laura Birn, Elena Leeve.