The Day The Earth Froze(1959) Today

(1959) is a Finnish-Soviet co-production based on the Kalevala , the Finnish national epic. Originally titled Sampo , it was edited and released in the U.S. under its better-known science-fiction-inspired title in 1964. Plot Summary

Notable for its early use of Sovcolor and massive-scale sets that aimed to bring mythology to life. Where to Watch The Day the Earth Froze(1959)

Aleksandr Ptushko, a master of Soviet fantasy known for elaborate practical effects. (1959) is a Finnish-Soviet co-production based on the

After Lemminkäinen fails to reclaim the device, Louhi retaliates by stealing the sun . Plot Summary Notable for its early use of

The evil witch Louhi kidnaps Lemminkäinen's sister to force Ilmarinen to forge the Sampo , a magical mill that produces gold, grain, and salt.

Urho Somersalmi (Väinämöinen), Anna Orochko (Louhi), and Ivan Voronov.

The heroes must travel to the dark land of Pohjola to defeat the witch and restore light to the world. Key Details Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Sci-Fi.