Song of the Gallows (2002)
The Song of the Gallows is based on a medieval, seventeenth-century story about a magic violin that saves the life of a Roma man from the gallows. The Polish princess Katarina Jagellonica arrives in Finland in order to get married to Duke Juhana; after listening to the Romani musician playing his instrument she agrees to his request that all the gallows should be torn down in the country to save the Roma from execution.
Director: Katariina Lillqvist
Genre: Drama, Animation, History
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: December 6, 2002
Cast
- Saara Pakkasvirta - Narrator (voice: Finnish version)
- Priscilla Bergey - Narrator (voice: English version)
Screenplay
Music: Esko Mäkinen
Cinematography: Alfons Mensdorff-Pouilly
Editing: Katariina Lillqvist
Production: Osuuskunta Camera Cagliostro, AVEK, Hafan Film, KRO Youth, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, YLE, Česká televize, Finnish Film Foundation
Country: Czech Republic, Finland, Norway
Language: English, suomi, Română
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Katariina Lillqvist
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Song of the Gallows about?
- The Song of the Gallows is based on a medieval, seventeenth-century story about a magic violin that saves the life of a Roma man from the gallows. The Polish princess Katarina Jagellonica arrives in Finland in order to get married to Duke Juhana; after listening to the Romani musician playing his instrument she agrees to his request that all the gallows should be torn down in the country to save the Roma from execution.
- Who directed Song of the Gallows?
- Song of the Gallows was directed by Katariina Lillqvist.
- Who stars in Song of the Gallows?
- Song of the Gallows stars Saara Pakkasvirta, Priscilla Bergey.
- How long is Song of the Gallows?
- Song of the Gallows has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Song of the Gallows?
- Song of the Gallows is a Drama, Animation, History film.
- Where was Song of the Gallows produced?
- Song of the Gallows was produced in Czech Republic, Finland, Norway.