The Finnish lumberjack culture is romantically depicted in this moving classic based on the book by Johannes Linnankoski. Amidst this milieu, a young scoundrel is forced to face up to his social and sexual responsibilities. Teuvo Tulio’s oldest surviving film, Scarlet Flower employs radiant cinematography that imbues the log-rolling scenes with staggering beauty.
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Teuvo Tulio
Theodor Antonius Tugai (23 August 1912 - 8 June 2000), better known as Teuvo Tulio, was a Finnish director and actor. After having begun his career as an actor, in the 1930s he dedicated himself to directing and production. His films are renowned for their extremely melodramatic style.
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