Sylvi
Synopsis
The first Finnish full-length feature film and the first film adaptation of Minna Canth’s play of the same name. Orphaned Sylvi is married to her older guardian Aksel Vahli, but is in love with her childhood friend Viktor Hoving. A difficult situation drives Sylv to desperate deeds. A approximately 27-minute version of the film’s surviving scenes, with the most explanatory text, has been reconstructed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teuvo Puro
- Screenplay & Story
- Teuvo Puro
- Original Title
- Sylvi
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teuvo Puro
Teuvo Puro, Minna Canth
Frans Engström
Frans Engström
Department Leadership Roster
Teuvo Puro
Screenplay
Frans Engström
Director of Photography
Frans Engström
Producer
Karl Fager
Production Design
Teuvo Puro
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylvi
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What is Sylvi about?
The first Finnish full-length feature film and the first film adaptation of Minna Canth’s play of the same name. Orphaned Sylvi is married to her older guardian Aksel Vahli, but is in love with her childhood friend Viktor Hoving. A difficult situation drives Sylv to desperate deeds. A approximately 27-minute version of the film’s surviving scenes, with the most explanatory text, has been reconstructed.
Who directed Sylvi?
Sylvi was directed by Teuvo Puro.
Who stars in Sylvi?
The principal cast of Sylvi includes Teuvo Puro, Aili Somersalmi, Teppo Raikas, Olga Salo, Ester Forsman.
When was Sylvi released and how long is it?
Sylvi was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 49m.