Vesku
director:
Mika Kaurismäki
actor:
Vesa-Matti Loiri
/
Jenni Loiri
/
Joonas Loiri
/
Hannele Lauri
/
Mari Hakala
…
genre:
Documentary
region:
Finland
language:
suomi
length: 1h 42m
release date: 2010-09-03
IMDb: tt1539086
Vesku
overview
"Vesku from Finland" is a film about Vesa-Matti Loiri alias Vesku, probably the most popular film and TV comedian in Finland. He has created a significant career also as a singer, performer, writer and as a sportsman. He has recorded several albums, from folk songs and couplets to tangos. Some of his recordings are based on the lyrics of Hermann Hesse or Eino Leino, the infamous Finnish poet. During his unique career he has played in more than 60 films and recorded 30 albums.