Tyll the Giant

Tyll the Giant (Suur Tõll) is based on an Estonian folk tale. Tyll is a giant who reigns as king over the Baltic Sea island of Saaremaa. Tyll’s is a fair ruler, a conciencious famer, and loving husband to hifs wife, Piret. In this animation, Tyll leaves his home to rescue his struggling army. However ,while he’s away, his arch nemesis – the devil Vanatühi – wreaks havoc on his home.

This is a beautiful animation with a striking soundtrack. Enjoy!

• 1980s
• English subtitles
• Estonia
• Soviet Union