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The Saimaa Gesture (1981)

The Saimaa Gesture (1981)

Music Documentary
Release Date: 1981, September 11
Directors: Aki Kaurismäki, Mika Kaurismäki
Countries: Finland
Production: Villealfa Filmproductions
Cast: Juha Torvinen, Ismo Alanko, Martti Syrjä, Aku Syrjä, Pantse Syrjä, Juho Juntunen, Safka Pekkonen, Asmo Hurula, Vesa Sytelä, Petteri Salminen, Ila Louenranta, Jari Yliaho

Overview:

A documentary film about a tour of three Finnish rock bands around Saimaa lake system in a steam boat in 1981. The bands (Juice Leskinen Slam, Eppu Normaali and Hassisen Kone) are shown playing songs in their gigs and, in between, the members give intimate interviews or just act plain silly and have a good time.

Keywords:

music tour rock band cruise ship