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Lyrics and Lace

1992 | 85 min | K-16 | comedy, drama

Directed by Matti Ijäs, this stark comedy portrays itinerant poets and the agony of creation.

In a television interview, Tane Lintunen confesses that instead of finding subjects, a poet stumbles upon them: ‘As my old friend Maestro says – when truth walks towards you, skin it.’

The man embarks on an eventful poetry tour with the debut poet Tomi Rusko (played by Mikko Reitala), who comes from a university background. The poets read their poems and give lectures at various events. Lintunen teaches his colleague to observe women.

Paavo Pentikäinen received the Best Actor Jussi Award for his role.

Starring:
Paavo Pentikäinen
Mikko Reitala
Kristiina Elstelä
Irma Junnilainen

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About the movie

Subjects

  • finnish
  • psychology

Keywords

  • communication skills
  • courage
  • creativity
  • domestic
  • emotional skills
  • friendship
  • love
  • milieu and zeitgeist
  • poetry
  • relationships

Educational levels

  • high schools and vocational schools
  • middle schools

Genres

  • comedy
  • drama

Age limits

  • K-16

Awards

  • Jussi

Studios

  • Fennada-Filmi