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The Saimaa Gesture

Year1981
Running time128 min
Directed byMika Kaurismäki, Aki Kaurismäki
Made inFinland
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

The Saimaa Gesture is a 1981 documentary by Finnish filmmakers Aki and Mika Kaurismäki. It follows three Finnish rock groups aboard the steamboat SS Heinävesi during a tour around Lake Saimaa. Mika Kaurismäki is listed as the maker, and both Mika and Aki Kaurismäki are credited as directors. The film was made by Villealfa Filmproductions and runs 128 minutes. It is a Finnish production in the Finnish language. The film's setting brings together live music, a boat journey and a tour through the Lake Saimaa region, making the performers and their travels its focus. Its documentary format offers a record centered on three groups on the move rather than a fictional narrative. Readers can use its subject, location, language and length to decide whether it fits a documentary watch or a class discussion about Finnish music and filmmaking.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in Finnish rock groups, music documentaries or films connected to Lake Saimaa. Its 128-minute runtime may also help students and teachers plan a screening.

What is good

  • Follows three Finnish rock groups on tour
  • Set aboard the steamboat SS Heinävesi
  • Tour travels around Lake Saimaa
  • Finnish-language documentary
  • 128-minute runtime

What to know first

  • Runs 128 minutes
  • The listed language is Finnish

Verdict

The Saimaa Gesture centers on three Finnish rock groups and their boat tour around Lake Saimaa. Its Finnish-language presentation and 128-minute length are useful details to consider before watching.

Details

Year
1981wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
128 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Mika Kaurismäki, Aki Kaurismäkiwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Finlandwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0083022wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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