Finlandia

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Finlandia

1922

2h 1m

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Documentary

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A documentary from Erkki Karu, one of the earliest pioneers of Finnish cinema: This government-produced propaganda film introduces the nature, sports, military, agriculture and capital of Finland.

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Georg Theslöf

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