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]

Hilja maitotyttö
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Directed byT. J. Särkkä
Written byJuha Nevalainen
Based onHilja the Milkmaid
by Johannes Linnankoski
Produced byT. J. Särkkä
StarringAnneli Sauli
Saulo Haarla
Tauno Palo
Music byHarry Bergström
Release date
  • 1953 (1953)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryFinland
LanguageFinnish
BudgetFIM 9,276,733[1]

Cast

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The film's director is seen in a cameo role as a summer guest on the dance stage.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Hilja - maitotyttö". Elonet (in Finnish). Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  2. ^ Pajukallio, Arto: Elokuvat. Helsingin Sanomat 4.7.2012, s. B 13.
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