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Kajastus

Kajastus

19301h 23m

Overview

A historical drama depicting the Finnish struggle against Tsarist Russia. Opens at the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg in February 1899. Tsar Nicholas II signs the February Manifesto, the purpose of which is to abolish Finnish self-government. An act that arouse widespread opposition in Finland.

Directed by Carl von Haartman
Written by Carl von Haartman, Gerda Hintze
Produced by Erkki Karu
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Top Cast

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Aarne Leppänen

Antti Ahma

Elsa Segerberg

Elsa Segerberg

Louise Cederström

Helge Ranin

Helge Ranin

Gustaf Cederström

Anielka Elter

Anielka Elter

Maria Feodorovna

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Gunnar Wallin

Oscar Cederström

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Katri Rautio

Mrs. Cederström

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Lia Lae

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Yrjö Saarnio

Ivan Krasnoff

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Runar Idefelt

Kalle

C

Carl Flinkman

Themes & Keywords

silent film

About Kajastus

Kajastus is a drama, history film released in 1930 exploring themes of silent film. Directed by Carl von Haartman, it stars Aarne Leppänen, Elsa Segerberg, Helge Ranin. A historical drama depicting the Finnish struggle against Tsarist Russia. Opens at the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg in February 1899. Tsar Nicholas II signs the February Manifesto, the purpose of which is to abolish Finnish self-government. An act that arouse widespread opposition in Finland.

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