Sylvi (1913)
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.
Director:
Teuvo Puro
Writer:
Teuvo Puro
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Teuvo Puro as Aksel Vahl |
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Aili Somersalmi as Sylvi |
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Teppo Raikas as Viktor Hoving |
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Olga Salo as Alma Hoving |
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Ester Forsman as Karin Löfberg |
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Olga Leino as Elin Grönkvist |
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Eero Kilpi as Harlin |
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Jussi Snellman as Idestam |
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Paavo Jännes as Tuomari (uncredited) |
| Production | Frans Engström | Producer |
| Art | Karl Fager | Production Design |
| Camera | Frans Engström | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Teuvo Puro | Screenplay |
| Directing | Teuvo Puro | Director |
| Writing | Minna Canth | Theatre Play |
