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200195 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Tango Kabaree

200195 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Over fifty years, Aira Samulin has introduced international dance trends to Finland while preparing for a spectacular cabaret show with Finnish celebrities.

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Over fifty years, Aira Samulin has introduced international dance trends to Finland while preparing for a spectacular cabaret show with Finnish celebrities.

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Pekka Lehtodirector

Jaakko Heinimäkiwriter

Pekka Lehtowriter

Aira Samulincast

Martti Suosalo

Martti Suosalocast

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Aira Samulin, known as the goddess of dance, has shaped Finland's dance scene for over fifty years. In a fictional narrative, a Master of Ceremonies seeks to persuade Aira to produce a grand performance at his cabaret restaurant. Throughout the film, Finnish celebrities audition for Aira's anticipated show, portraying their fictionalized selves. The blend of biography and drama reveals Aira's vibrant personality and her significant impact on Finnish culture and the arts. Directed by Pekka Lehto, "Tango Kabaree" offers a unique perspective on a dance icon.

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