Vesku from Finland
MovieTitle | Vesku |
User score | 6.4 |
Release date | Sep 3, 2010 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Mika Kaurismäki |
Production country | Finland |
Budget | $270,000 |
Run time | 102 min. |
"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.