Film

Tyll the Giant

1980 · 13m · Animation · Fantasy · War

IMDb

7.6

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.

• Rein RaamatDirector · Writer
• Kulno LuhtProducer
• Janno PõldmaDirector of Photography
• Kersti MiilenEditor

Release date

September 15, 1980

Status

Released

Original language

Estonian

Runtime

13m

Genres

Animation, Fantasy, War