Boy of Granite

A movie of Wäinö Aaltonen's work

Original title: Graniittipoika
Duration: 10 min
Release date: 1979-02-16
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Wäinö Aaltonen began this sculpture in 1917, the year of Finnish independence. For Peippo it represents the generation growing up in the young nation.

Documentary

Graniittipoika

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Antti Peippo
Antti Peippo
Director
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