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.

49min
1913
S
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Teuvo Puro profile pictureTeuvo PuroAksel Vahl
Paavo Jännes profile picturePaavo JännesTuomari (uncredited)

About Sylvi

Sylvi Overview

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.

Age Rating: S
Runtime: 49min

Extra details

Original Title: Sylvi
Original Language: Finnish
Directed By: Teuvo Puro