Movie

Urho Kekkonen

The documentary, intended as an election film, covers the key events of Urho Kekkonen's first presidential term. The President of the Republic of Finland makes state visits all over the world and travels frequently in Finland. The President's spouse Sylvi Kekkonen is also featured in the documentary. The President also comes to Tampere in July 1961, when King Olav of Norway visits Finland. President Kekkonen's first term was a time of many crises, but they are not really featured in the film. Instead, the ending is heartwarming: Urho picks a fallen autumn leaf from the ground and hands it to Sylvi.

Director

Harry Lewing

Director

Orvo Saarikivi

Director

Armas Laurinen

Director

Allan A. Pyykkö

Status

Released

Release date

31/12/1961

Original language

Finnish