Melchior the Apothecary
Apteeker Melchior
Synopsis
In medieval Tallinn, a famous knight who is freed from the pirates of the Baltic Sea is murdered. The hero's head is cut off and his mouth is stuffed with coins. The gold chain he bought the same day is missing. The bailiff orders Melchior, an apothecary, to investigate the crime. The clever young man discovers that the slain was looking for a mysterious "Tallinn prisoner" and the traces lead to the Dominican monastery. A fabulous sequence of bloodwork is unleashed - anyone who comes into contact with this secret is in danger of dying.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
APTEEKER MELCHIOR treiler / MELCHIOR THE APOTHECARY trailer - kinodes / in cinemas 15.04.2022
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-10
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Märten Metsaviir
Melchior
Alo Kõrve
Dorn
Maarja Johanna Mägi
Gerke
Marko Matvere
Spanheim
Henessi Schmidt
Hedwig
Franz Malmsten
Kilian
Andero Ermel
Freisinck
Ken Rüütel
Hinric
Juris Strenga
Prior
Martin Kork
Martin
Hendrik Toompere
Casendrope
Siim Kelner
Clingenstain
Gatis Gāga
Ludeke
Martin Mill
Heerold
Aleksandr Popov
Executioner Bode
Helgur Rosental
Vicke
Sten Zupping
Wunbald
Mait Malmsten
Rode
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bright Nights Baltic-Nordic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmo Nüganen
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmo Nüganen, Olle Mirme, Indrek Hargla
- Original Score
- Liina Sumera
- Original Title
- Apteeker Melchior
- Country of Origin
- Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Taska Film, Film Angels Studio, INSCRIPT, Maze Pictures, HansaFilm, Apollo Film Productions, Nafta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmo Nüganen
Elmo Nüganen, Olle Mirme, Indrek Hargla, Kristian Taska
Liina Sumera
Mihkel Soe
Marion Koppel
Armin Karu, Kristian Taska, Veiko Esken, Esko Rips, Tanel Tatter
Department Leadership Roster
Armin Karu
Producer
Kristian Taska
Producer
Veiko Esken
Producer
Esko Rips
Producer
Tanel Tatter
Producer
Marion Koppel
Editor
Matis Mäesalu
Production Design
Kristīne Jurjāne
Production Design
Kristīne Jurjāne
Costume Design
Mihkel Soe
Director of Photography
Elmo Nüganen
Director
Jan Viljus
Visual Effects Supervisor
Roman Neso Laupmaa
Stunt Coordinator
Elmo Nüganen
Screenplay
Liina Sumera
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melchior the Apothecary
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What is Melchior the Apothecary about?
In medieval Tallinn, a famous knight who is freed from the pirates of the Baltic Sea is murdered. The hero's head is cut off and his mouth is stuffed with coins. The gold chain he bought the same day is missing. The bailiff orders Melchior, an apothecary, to investigate the crime. The clever young man discovers that the slain was looking for a mysterious "Tallinn prisoner" and the traces lead to the Dominican monastery. A fabulous sequence of bloodwork is unleashed - anyone who comes into contact with this secret is in danger of dying.
Who directed Melchior the Apothecary?
Melchior the Apothecary was directed by Elmo Nüganen.
Who stars in Melchior the Apothecary?
The principal cast of Melchior the Apothecary includes Märten Metsaviir, Alo Kõrve, Maarja Johanna Mägi, Marko Matvere, Henessi Schmidt.
When was Melchior the Apothecary released and how long is it?
Melchior the Apothecary was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Melchior the Apothecary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melchior the Apothecary was composed by Liina Sumera.
Is Melchior the Apothecary based on a book or true story?
Melchior the Apothecary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Indrek Hargla".