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Vesku (2010) a.k.a. Vesku from Finland

Mika Kaurismäki's documentary "Vesku from Finland" was released in Finland on the September 3rd, 2010 and it made the best ever opening of a Finnish documentary in the Box office charts. Meanwhile the film has been seen in cinemas already by close to 40.000 spectators and the DVD has sold over 40.000 units.

"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.

Cast: 
  Vesa-Matti Loiri  ...  Himself  
  Lily Loiri  ...  Herself  
  Jenni Loiri  ...  Herself  
  Joonas Loiri  ...  Himself  
  Ukko Toljander  ...  Himself  
  Sampo Toljander  ...  Himself  
  Hannele Lauri  ...  Herself  
  Marita Hakala  ...  Herself  
  Lenita Airisto  ...  Herself  
  Stina Toljander  ...  Herself  
  Aulikki Oksanen  ...  Herself  
  Perttu Hietanen  ...  Himself  
  Kalle Holmberg  ...  Himself  
  Risto Meronen  ...  Himself  
  Esko Salminen  ...  Himself  
  ...
Director: Mika Kaurismäki 

Post info:
DVD: Pal, region 2, Retail, Untouched
Menu: Yes
Extras: Yes
Studio: FS-Film 
Run Time: 103 minutes 
LANGUAGES: Finnish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Finnish ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
Video: ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1)
Subtitles English,Swedish,Finnish
Release Date:3 September 2010 
Trivia: Filming started on June 14th 2009 at the Provinssi Rock festival in Seinäjoki, Finland.

This is a spotnet spot. Thanks to Dimmuttaja :) ETA: 3:30