Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis) (1925)

Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis) (1925) poster

Lost film. Helja, an Estonian woman, and his British groom John have met during the Estonian War of Independence. They hear from an old professor of an old folk tale about the dark past of Estonia. Estonian pageboy Mangu who works at von Sternhell's manor proposes a pretty slave girl Linda. However, von Sternhell gives orders to steal the bride right in the middle of the wedding. She will be taken to von Sternhell's castle according to the brutal middle-age custom – the law of the first night. Together with fellow villagers, Mangu gets into a desperate battle with the noblemen in order to save his wife's pride.

Director: Balduin Kusbock
Genre: Drama
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Cinematography: J. Silis
Production: Taara-film
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Eesti, No Language
Original Language: et
More Films by Director: Balduin Kusbock
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis) about?
Lost film. Helja, an Estonian woman, and his British groom John have met during the Estonian War of Independence. They hear from an old professor of an old folk tale about the dark past of Estonia. Estonian pageboy Mangu who works at von Sternhell's manor proposes a pretty slave girl Linda. However, von Sternhell gives orders to steal the bride right in the middle of the wedding. She will be taken to von Sternhell's castle according to the brutal middle-age custom – the law of the first night. Together with fellow villagers, Mangu gets into a desperate battle with the noblemen in order to save his wife's pride.
Who directed Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis)?
Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis) was directed by Balduin Kusbock.
Who stars in Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis)?
Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis) stars Mary Melsas, René Leer, Heino Vaks.
What genre is Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis)?
Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis) is a Drama film.
Where was Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis) produced?
Esimese öö õigus (Jus primae noctis) was produced in Soviet Union.