Arvo Salo
Writing
Biography
Arvo Jaakko Henrikki Salo (2 May 1932 – 9 July 2011) was a Finnish writer, journalist and politician. He served as an MP from 1966 to 1970 and from 1979 to 1983 and was Minister of Education and Culture from 1982 to 1983 in the Kalevi Sorsa's third cabinet. --Wikipedia
Known For
In the farce, the producer has invited people to his place to plan a film celebrating the centenary of independence. They get drunk and come up with three possible films, which they also act in themselves. The topics chosen, in the spirit of Finnish nationalism, are the life of Colonel Sandels, moonshining, and the 1974 presidential election.
Äl' yli päästä perhanaa
Set during the Second World War in the Finnish war zone.
Pedon merkki
A documentary about three of Finland's major cities: Turku, Tampere, and Helsinki, showcasing each city's history, geography, and culture.