Olavi Virta
Synopsis
Portrait of a national icon: iskelmä or popular schlager legend Olavi Virta (1915–1972), as an old, lost and lonely man. When the film was screened for the first time, people all over Finland went ballistic – they couldn't take the sad sight of their tango's greatest voice, the incarnation of postwar wealth and glory in ruins.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter von Bagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter von Bagh
- Original Title
- Olavi Virta
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter von Bagh
Peter von Bagh
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Peter von Bagh
Director
Peter von Bagh
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Frequently Asked Questions About Olavi Virta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Olavi Virta about?
Portrait of a national icon: iskelmä or popular schlager legend Olavi Virta (1915–1972), as an old, lost and lonely man. When the film was screened for the first time, people all over Finland went ballistic – they couldn't take the sad sight of their tango's greatest voice, the incarnation of postwar wealth and glory in ruins.
Who directed Olavi Virta?
Olavi Virta was directed by Peter von Bagh.
Who stars in Olavi Virta?
The principal cast of Olavi Virta includes Olavi Virta, Peter von Bagh.
When was Olavi Virta released and how long is it?
Olavi Virta was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 30m.