Ballaadi
Synopsis
At the request of author Zacharias, Fredrik begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. He falls in love with Ebba, who sings like a nightingale about a young mermaid on the shore of the lake. Fredrik's infatuation causes a scandal in Helsinki society circles, as he is married.
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Maaria Eira
Ebba Dunckert
Thure Bahne
Fredrik Pacius
Arvi Tuomi
Zacharias Topelius
Aino Lohikoski
Nina Pacius
Toini Vartiainen
Margarethe Florin
Yrjö Tuominen
Martin
Esko Vettenranta
Nikolai Kiseleff
Risto Veste
Adolf Wasenius
Eero Kilpi
Topi Ruuth
Eugen Bergfält
Lauri Kyöstilä
Pavén
Edvin Kajanne
P.V. Florin
Irja Kuusla
Tilda
Sointu Kouvo
Hanna Falkman
Laina Laine
Mrs. Florin
Helge Hansila
Bertel Rhodén
Vilho Ruuskanen
Ganzauge
Kalle Rouni
Fredrik Cygnaeus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T.J. Särkkä
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik Dahlberg
- Original Score
- Nils-Eric Fougstedt
- Original Title
- Ballaadi
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T.J. Särkkä
Erik Dahlberg
Nils-Eric Fougstedt
Marius Raichi
Armas Vallasvuo
T.J. Särkkä
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Dahlberg
Writer
Marius Raichi
Director of Photography
Armas Vallasvuo
Editor
Nils-Eric Fougstedt
Original Music Composer
Ossi Elstelä
Production Design
Bure Litonius
Costume Design
Fiinu Autio
Costume Design
T.J. Särkkä
Director
T.J. Särkkä
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballaadi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ballaadi about?
At the request of author Zacharias, Fredrik begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. He falls in love with Ebba, who sings like a nightingale about a young mermaid on the shore of the lake. Fredrik's infatuation causes a scandal in Helsinki society circles, as he is married.
Who directed Ballaadi?
Ballaadi was directed by T.J. Särkkä.
Who stars in Ballaadi?
The principal cast of Ballaadi includes Maaria Eira, Thure Bahne, Arvi Tuomi, Aino Lohikoski, Toini Vartiainen.
When was Ballaadi released and how long is it?
Ballaadi was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballaadi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballaadi was composed by Nils-Eric Fougstedt.