I must say that I am angry that I have never seen this film. Why is this not better known in Finland? Does this give too positive image about our eastern neighbor?
Wow, unbelievable! I saw this film on TV when I was a little girl, and then once more some time later -- I've never forgotten how operatic and magical it seemed, but I could never find it on DVD to rent. Imagine finding it posted complete here on YT! You've really made my day. Thanks so, so much.
Wikipedia: Finns are genetic isolate. Of modern nationalities, Finns are closest to Cro-Magnons in terms of anthropological measurements. All other Europeans have Finnish genes but Finns don't have all the genes found in other Europeans. More than 80% of Finnish genes are from single ancient North-European population. :) Finns show very little if any Mediterranean and African genes but on the other hand almost 10% Finnish genes seem to be shared with some Siberian populations. :)
It's Pohjola not Pohyola.
Karpaneen 1 month ago
I must say that I am angry that I have never seen this film. Why is this not better known in Finland? Does this give too positive image about our eastern neighbor?
default1976 1 month ago
I newer knew that a film like this existed. This is invaluable! My ancestors came from this world. One of them is still alive.
default1976 1 month ago
Saw this yearssss ago, probably late nite PBS & loved it. Happy to see it again.
Special effects today could take a big lesson from this wonderfully staged story.
Best Wishes, Katie
katiebird53 5 months ago
These movies rock
Francesca5000 10 months ago
hei mun nimi on sampo O_o
TheKenraali11 10 months ago
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That's wierd and very cool if you ask me!!! :)
Metalguyz 10 months ago
What's with the bear at 4:56?
cathrynm 1 year ago 3
@cathrynm to much Koskenkorva ;D
IcyViking 8 months ago
This version has lots of cuttings and abridges.
MySHCH 1 year ago
KIITOS!!!!
xmirkkax 1 year ago
KIITOS!!!!
xmirkkax 1 year ago
Wow, unbelievable! I saw this film on TV when I was a little girl, and then once more some time later -- I've never forgotten how operatic and magical it seemed, but I could never find it on DVD to rent. Imagine finding it posted complete here on YT! You've really made my day. Thanks so, so much.
TauSorcha 1 year ago
Let me park my log, I'll be right there honey!
west7productions 1 year ago 2
Who needs a boat when you can shoot rapids standing on a log
kozmon0t 1 year ago
Brilliant! The english version cuts nearly 1/3. Great to see it full length at last with subtitles.
astroboy1960 1 year ago
Thanks for uploading this! I have read the Kalevala and find the Sami mythology fascinating.
rainer1980 1 year ago
Fantastic! Thank you for posting.
billieredsocks 1 year ago
Thank you so much for uploading this! I love the Kalevala and Finnish movies.
By the way, note the film logo - that's the same Soviet movie studio that produced Sergei Eisenstein's movies.
Also, what's with the crushingly overpowering film score? I half-expect bats and whatnot to be flying around in the inappropriately spooky opening.
CristinaFernandez 1 year ago
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this is bull shit
Mutaneekeri 1 year ago
Do finnish TV shows this movie nowadays? Or Finns dont know about it?
awer301 1 year ago
Kiitokset videoista!
humppaporo1 2 years ago 6
You're welcome :)
sutkitutka 2 years ago
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Wikipedia: Finns are genetic isolate. Of modern nationalities, Finns are closest to Cro-Magnons in terms of anthropological measurements. All other Europeans have Finnish genes but Finns don't have all the genes found in other Europeans. More than 80% of Finnish genes are from single ancient North-European population. :) Finns show very little if any Mediterranean and African genes but on the other hand almost 10% Finnish genes seem to be shared with some Siberian populations. :)
sutkitutka 2 years ago
Wow I had no idea!!!
Wonderous world :) Thank You everso for sharing.
mmeternal 2 years ago 8