Hilja maitotyttö (English translation The Milkmaid) is a 1953 Finnish drama film directed by T. J. Särkkä, and starred Anneli Sauli, Saulo Haarla and Tauno Palo. A film is based on the 1913 short story "Hilja the Milkmaid" by Johannes Linnankoski.[1] When it premiered in Finland, the film caused a stir and controversy due to its eroticism and the rape scene included in the story; however, the erotic content guaranteed the sale of the film to a dozen other countries.[2]
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| Directed by | T. J. Särkkä |
| Written by | Juha Nevalainen |
| Based on | Hilja the Milkmaid by Johannes Linnankoski |
| Produced by | T. J. Särkkä |
| Starring | Anneli Sauli Saulo Haarla Tauno Palo |
| Music by | Harry Bergström |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
| Budget | FIM 9,276,733[1] |
Cast
edit- Anneli Sauli as Hilja, a milk maid
- Saulo Haarla as Yrjö, a high school graduate
- Tauno Palo as Kalevi, a householder
- Laina Laine as Hilja's mother
- Kirsti Ortola as Katri, a cattle girl
The film's director is seen in a cameo role as a summer guest on the dance stage.[1]
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