Säkkijärven polkka

Säkkijärven Polkka ('Säkkijärvi Polka') is a 1955 Finnish musical comedy film directed by Matti Kassila and starring Tapio Rautavaara, Sylvi Salo, and Vili Auvinen. The story follows the lives of a group of people in a small town in Finland as they prepare for a dance competition. The film is a popular classic in Finland and was even featured in the 2000 film Dancer in the Dark. The film's music is one of its most memorable aspects, with catchy and upbeat polka tunes that perfectly capture the joyful and lighthearted tone of the film. The film's score was composed by Georg Malmstén, and it features performances by some of Finland's most popular singers, including Tapio Rautavaara, Annikki Tähti, and Aarne Tanninen. Säkkijärven Polkka is a charming and delightful film that is sure to please fans of musical comedies and Finnish cinema. It is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time and remains a popular favorite to this day.