Tyll the Giant

Overview

Based on an Estonian folk tale about of the gigantic hero, Tõll, who lived on the island of Saaremaa (Oesel) in the Baltic Sea. Though he was king of the island, Tõll often worked as a common farmer, tending to his crops and returning to his loving wife. He was a good king, often quick to anger but always kind and willing to help his fellow man. Tõll's greatest enemy is the god of the underworld who specializes in sly, cowardly mischief. When war comes to the island, Tõll arrives to aid his dying army, but the devil takes advantage of his absence to wreak havoc on Tõll's home.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 15, 1980

Original language

Estonian

Spoken languages

Estonian

Countries

Soviet Union

Production

Tallinnfilm

Director

Rein Raamat

Writer

Rein Raamat

Producer

Kulno Luht

Cinematography

Janno Põldma

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0475747