Book · 1835 · epic poem
Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot: every movie adaptation
Quick answer
Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot (1835) has been adapted into 2 movies: Sampo (1959), Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo (2026).
About Kalevala
Kalevala is a book by Elias Lönnrot, first published in 1835 (original language: Finnish). Genre: epic poem. The first screen adaptation was Sampo in 1959; the most recent released one is Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo (2026).
19th-century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias Lönnrot from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology.
Every adaptation of Kalevala
Sampo
Movie · 1959 · Soviet Union · directed by Aleksandr Ptushko and Risto Orko
1959 film by Aleksandr Ptushko and Risto Orko.
Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo
Movie · 2026 · Finland · directed by Antti Jokinen
2026 film directed by Antti Jokinen.
Common questions
Has Kalevala been made into a movie?
Yes. Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot (1835) has been adapted into 2 movies: Sampo (1959), Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo (2026).
Who wrote Kalevala?
Kalevala was written by Elias Lönnrot and first published in 1835.
How many adaptations of Kalevala are there?
We list 2 screen adaptations: 2 movies.
Is a new Kalevala adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo (2026).
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