Synopsis
Dating to 1970, this episode of the venerable children's program Discovery focuses on the nation of Finland with a focus on Helskinki, and is hosted by Bill Owens and Virginia Gibson. It includes a close look at the work of glass artist Timo Sarpaneva (b. 1926). Title sequence for Discovery '71 (0:44–1:10). Hosts (Virginia Gibson / Bill Owens) at Sarpaneva family dinner table. Bill gestures with glass designed by Timo. Closeup: Ann Mari Pi Sarpaneva (wife) (1:40). She designs clothing. Smoked Baltic Herring, black bread (1:56). Timo breaks bread. 15 y.o. Tom Sarpaneva with shaggy blonde hair (2:21). 13 y.o. Marco Polo (2:35). Helsinki Harbor / yacht clubs (2:44). View from boardwalk, church spires in distance, then zoomed: Helsinki Cathedral / Uspenski Cathedral (3:04). Timo looks to camera, says welcome in Finnish, eats. Bill addresses camera in their home (discusses language acquisition) (3:41). Family members eating. Closeup: glass cup. Ancient glass object (4:12). Archaeological objects at Finnish National Museum. Virginia Gibson tours. Closeups: prehistoric stone-carved Elk's head (4:36), spears (4:44), stained beaded necklace (4:53), metal accessories (5:02). Intricate carved / painted medieval objects (e.g., man wearing crown, candelabra) (5:12). Wooden plaques (coats of arms, from medieval funerals). Miniature carved boat painted in detail (5:31). Dark glass bottle / cup (5:54). Black-and-white glass vases, jugs, cups (separately / together) (6:09). Virginia by…
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- Running time
- 22 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Matti Lives
- Bill Owens
- Virginia Gibson
- Timo Sarpaneva
- Ann Mari Pi Sarpaneva
- Baltic Herring
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Uspenski Cathedral
- Finnish National Museum
- Czar Alexandra