Vesku from Finland

(2010)

★ 6.2 IMDb · 13 votes

Genres: Documentary

Year: 2010

Runtime: 102 мин

Country: Finland

Director: Mika Kaurismäki

Cast: Vesa-Matti Loiri, Jenni Loiri, Joonas Loiri, Hannele Lauri, Mari Hakala, Lenita Airisto, Aulikki Oksanen, Kalle Holmberg, Esko Salminen

Plot

"Vesku from Finland" is a film about Vesa-Matti Loiri alias Vesku, probably the most popular film and TV comedian in Finland. He has created a significant career also as a singer, performer, writer and as a sportsman. He has recorded several albums, from folk songs and couplets to tangos. Some of his recordings are based on the lyrics of Hermann Hesse or Eino Leino, the infamous Finnish poet. During his unique career he has played in more than 60 films and recorded 30 albums.