Seitsemän Veljestä

Seitsemän Veljestä

1976 · TV Movie, Drama, Adventure, Comedy

In the 1970s, Turku City Theater staged an adaptation of Aleksis Kivi's Seven Brothers, directed by Kalle Holmberg. The premiere was in 1972, and performances continued for three years. The play was the biggest theatrical event of its time and a huge success with audiences. The brothers were played by the stars of the decade, with music by Kaj Chydenius. The TV movie was recorded from two public performances and close-ups were edited in.

Directed by Kalle Holmberg · Written by Ritva Holmberg

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