The Earth is a Sinful Song

Director:
Rauni Mollberg

The 1940s, the Finnish Lapland. Martta, a 19-year-old girl, has an ill-fated affair with Oula, a womanizing reindeer herdsman. When the 19-year-old girl turns up pregnant, her alcoholic father is outraged and a series of tragic events follows.

Awards: Special Prize - Locarno 1974, Best Direction, Best Actor (Aimo Saukko), Best Cinematography - Jussi Awards 1974

Director:
Rauni Mollberg
Cast:
Maritta Viitamäki
Pauli Jauhojärvi
Aimo Saukko
Country:
Finland
Running time:
1h:44m
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2023