Sylvi 111 years old

The melodrama Sylvi (1913), directed by Teuvo Puro, is the first Finnish full-length feature film. It is also the first film adaptation of Minna Canth’s play of the same name (second 1944). Orpo Sylvi (Aili Rosvall) is married to his older guardian Aksel Vahli (Teuvo Puro), but passionately loves his childhood friend Viktor Hoving (Teppo Raikas). A difficult situation drives Sylv to desperate deeds. A approximately 27-minute version of the film’s surviving scenes, with the most explanatory text, has been reconstructed.

Credits

Sylvi Cast

Name Character
Urho Somersalmi He was 24, 73 years old when he died
Teuvo Puro He was 28, 71 years old when he died as Aksel Vahl, notario

Sylvi Crew

Name Department
Teuvo Puro as Director. He was 28 (71) years old when He died Directing
Teuvo Puro as Writer. He was 28 (71) years old when He died Writing
Sylvi poster
Sylvi (111 years)

  • Release day: Monday, February 24, 1913
  • Runtime: 49 minutes