Pohjantähti
Synopsis
Jussi Koskela clears a plot of land for his family in the village of Pentinkulma in southern Häme. His son Akseli joins the Red Guard and takes part in the Civil War of 1918, at the end of which he is imprisoned. After his release, Akseli returns to Pentinkulma and tries to raise his family with his wife Elina, as well as acquire more land for his croft in a politically hostile environment. The Winter War and Continuation War take a heavy toll on the Koskela family, but despite this, life goes on.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edvin Laine
- Screenplay & Story
- Juha Nevalainen, Edvin Laine, Juho Gartz, Georg Korkman, Matti Kassila, Väinö Linna
- Original Score
- Heikki Aaltoila
- Original Title
- Pohjantähti
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 3h 22m
- Production Studios
- Fennada-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edvin Laine
Juha Nevalainen, Edvin Laine, Juho Gartz, Georg Korkman, Matti Kassila, Väinö Linna
Heikki Aaltoila
Olavi Tuomi
Juho Gartz, István Szintai
Mauno Mäkelä
Department Leadership Roster
Ensio Suominen
Production Design
Juha Nevalainen
Screenplay
Edvin Laine
Screenplay
Mirja Traat
Costume Design
Juho Gartz
Screenplay
Heikki Aaltoila
Original Music Composer
Georg Korkman
Screenplay
Matti Kassila
Screenplay
Väinö Linna
Screenplay
Juho Gartz
Editor
István Szintai
Editor
Aino Mantsas
Costume Design
Olavi Tuomi
Director of Photography
Edvin Laine
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pohjantähti
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pohjantähti about?
Jussi Koskela clears a plot of land for his family in the village of Pentinkulma in southern Häme. His son Akseli joins the Red Guard and takes part in the Civil War of 1918, at the end of which he is imprisoned. After his release, Akseli returns to Pentinkulma and tries to raise his family with his wife Elina, as well as acquire more land for his croft in a politically hostile environment. The Winter War and Continuation War take a heavy toll on the Koskela family, but despite this, life goes on.
Who directed Pohjantähti?
Pohjantähti was directed by Edvin Laine.
Who stars in Pohjantähti?
The principal cast of Pohjantähti includes Aarno Sulkanen, Titta Karakorpi, Risto Taulo, Anja Pohjola, Ulla Eklund.
When was Pohjantähti released and how long is it?
Pohjantähti was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 3h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Pohjantähti?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pohjantähti was composed by Heikki Aaltoila.
Is Pohjantähti based on a book or true story?
Pohjantähti is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Väinö Linna".