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Sensuela (1973)
Release Year: 1973
Nation: Finland
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Teuvo Tulio
Writer: Alexander Pushkin, Regina Linnanheimo, Teuvo Tulio, Yrjö Norta
Production & Genre
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: based on short story, country girl, exploitation, lapland, prostitution, reindeer
Story
During World War II, Laila, an innocent Lappish girl and only daughter of reindeer herder Aslak, rescues a crashed German fighter pilot named Hans. They develop feelings for each other during his convalescence. Years later, after the war, Hans returns to Lapland as a freelance photographer and persuades Laila to move with him to Helsinki to pursue a career as a photo model. Initially happy, their relationship sours, and Hans abandons Laila. Left alone in the big city, Laila's life spirals out of control.
Summary
'Sensuela' (1973) is a Finnish drama film directed by Teuvo Tulio, based on a short story. Set against the backdrop of World War II and post-war Lapland, it explores the theme of exploitation through the story of Laila, a naive country girl who leaves her traditional life to pursue a modeling career in Helsinki with her lover Hans. The film delves into the harsh realities of big city life and its impact on innocent souls like Laila.
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