Tyll the Giant (1980)

Tyll the Giant

1980

Animation Fantasy War

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Rein Raamat

Crew

Aarne Vasar (Animation)

Eda Kurg (Animation)

Krista Partti (Animation)

Mati Kütt (Animation)

Rein Raidme (Animation)

Riina Kütt (Animation)

Ain Silbaum (Art Direction)

Heiki Ernits (Art Direction)