Surmatants
Synopsis
A historical costume drama where the fragments of the adventurous lives of Bernt Notke, one of the most influential Late Gothic painters, and carpenter Michel Sittow are brought together by the story of the panel painting "Danse Macabre" by Notke and the way the painting reached Tallinn, Estonia from Lübeck.
Top Cast
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Evald Hermaküla
Bernt Notke
Mikk Mikiver
Hermen Rode
Sulev Luik
Schiekel Kalt
Peeter Volkonski
Michel Sittow
Margus Varusk
Noor Michel Sittow
Kaie Mihkelson
Margareth Sittow / Isabel Katolik
Enn Kraam
Isa Eugenio
Kärt Tomingas
Marta
Raivo Trass
Piret Kalda
Andrus Vaarik
Andres Dvinjaninov
Mart Nurk
Heino Mandri
Rudolf Allabert
Mati Klooren
Ain Lutsepp
Jüri Järvet
Tallinna linnapea
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tõnu Virve
- Screenplay & Story
- Tõnu Virve, Hans H. Luik, Promet Torga
- Original Score
- Lepo Sumera
- Original Title
- Surmatants
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Freyja Film, Soyuztelefilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tõnu Virve
Tõnu Virve, Hans H. Luik, Promet Torga
Lepo Sumera
Mait Mäekivi
Marju Juhkum
Department Leadership Roster
Tõnu Virve
Director
Tõnu Virve
Writer
Hans H. Luik
Writer
Promet Torga
Writer
Mait Mäekivi
Director of Photography
Ann Lumiste
Costume Design
Marju Juhkum
Editor
Lepo Sumera
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Surmatants.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surmatants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Surmatants about?
A historical costume drama where the fragments of the adventurous lives of Bernt Notke, one of the most influential Late Gothic painters, and carpenter Michel Sittow are brought together by the story of the panel painting "Danse Macabre" by Notke and the way the painting reached Tallinn, Estonia from Lübeck.
Who directed Surmatants?
Surmatants was directed by Tõnu Virve.
Who stars in Surmatants?
The principal cast of Surmatants includes Evald Hermaküla, Mikk Mikiver, Sulev Luik, Peeter Volkonski, Margus Varusk.
When was Surmatants released and how long is it?
Surmatants was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Surmatants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surmatants was composed by Lepo Sumera.