Song of the Gallows
Laulu hirsipuista
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katariina Lillqvist
- Screenplay & Story
- Katariina Lillqvist
- Original Score
- Esko Mäkinen
- Original Title
- Laulu hirsipuista
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Finland, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish, Romanian
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Hafan Film, KRO Youth, YLE, Česká televize, Camera Cagliostro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katariina Lillqvist
Katariina Lillqvist
Esko Mäkinen
Alfons Mensdorff-Pouilly
Katariina Lillqvist
Jyrki Kaipainen
Department Leadership Roster
Jyrki Kaipainen
Producer
Katariina Lillqvist
Director
Katariina Lillqvist
Writer
Alfons Mensdorff-Pouilly
Director of Photography
Katariina Lillqvist
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of the Gallows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Song of the Gallows includes Saara Pakkasvirta, Priscilla Bergey.
When was Song of the Gallows released and how long is it?
Song of the Gallows was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Song of the Gallows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song of the Gallows was composed by Esko Mäkinen.