Documentary

Vesku from Finland

Name: Vesku from Finland
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-09-03
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Vesa-Matti Loiri, Jenni Loiri, Joonas Loiri, Hannele Lauri, Mari Hakala

September 3, 2010

1h 42m

TMDB6.2· 13

"Vesku from Finland" is a film about Vesa-Matti Loiri alias Vesku, probably the most popular film and TV comedian in Finland. He has created a significant career also as a singer, performer, writer and as a sportsman. He has recorded several albums, from folk songs and couplets to tangos. Some of his recordings are based on the lyrics of Hermann Hesse or Eino Leino, the infamous Finnish poet. During his unique career he has played in more than 60 films and recorded 30 albums.