Drama ·History · Finland · 1959 · 1h 37m

Punainen viiva

Punainen viiva poster
Director
Matti Kassila
Cast
Holger Salin as Topi Romppanen Liisa Nevalainen as Riika Pertti Tanner as Sake Jukka Eklund as Vesteri Marianne Eronen as Petti Terhi Virtanen as Iita Linta Maria
Crew
Esko Nevalainen — Director of Photography Ossi Skurnik — Editor Osmo Lindeman — Original Music Composer Matti Kassila — Screenplay Ilmari Kianto — Novel Ensio Suominen — Production Design
Synopsis

The story of the first elections in Finland. Farmer Topi Romppainen lives a modest life with his family in Kainuu in the early 20th century. While shopping in the village, Topi hears about the upcoming parliamentary elections. His wife Riikka decides to find out more and ends up at a meeting of the Social Democrats.

Mood & Themes
based on novel or book
Key Collaborators
Matti Kassila Director Esko Nevalainen Director of Photography Ossi Skurnik Editor Osmo Lindeman Original Music Composer Matti Kassila Screenplay Ilmari Kianto Novel Ensio Suominen Production Design Annukka Lomas Costume Design
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