The Maiden and the Soldier (1995)
A strikingly realized puppet tale, based on an old folk ballad of a maiden who sets out to search for her lost fiancé in the turmoils of war. The beloved is found in a stationary hospital where the Grim Reaper is preparing for his gloomy task. It was inspired by the poem The Legend of the Dead Soldier by Bertolt Brecht.
Director: Katariina Lillqvist
Genre: Animation, War, Drama
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: August 11, 1995
Screenplay
Music: Jirí Brenek
Cinematography: Zdeněk Pospíšil
Editing: Katariina Lillqvist
Production: YLE, Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky, Kinoproduction
Country: Czech Republic, Finland
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
More Films by Director: Katariina Lillqvist
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Maiden and the Soldier about?
- A strikingly realized puppet tale, based on an old folk ballad of a maiden who sets out to search for her lost fiancé in the turmoils of war. The beloved is found in a stationary hospital where the Grim Reaper is preparing for his gloomy task. It was inspired by the poem The Legend of the Dead Soldier by Bertolt Brecht.
- Who directed The Maiden and the Soldier?
- The Maiden and the Soldier was directed by Katariina Lillqvist.
- How long is The Maiden and the Soldier?
- The Maiden and the Soldier has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Maiden and the Soldier?
- The Maiden and the Soldier is a Animation, War, Drama film.
- Where was The Maiden and the Soldier produced?
- The Maiden and the Soldier was produced in Czech Republic, Finland.