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Song of the Gallows

Song of the Gallows

Dec 06, 2002 · 9m

Director

Katariina Lillqvist

Overview

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.

About Song of the Gallows

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…

When was Song of the Gallows released?

Song of the Gallows was released on December 6, 2002.

How long is Song of the Gallows?

Song of the Gallows runs 9 minutes.

Who directed Song of the Gallows?

Song of the Gallows was directed by Katariina Lillqvist.

Who is in the cast of Song of the Gallows?

The cast of Song of the Gallows includes Saara Pakkasvirta (Narrator (voice: Finnish version)) and Priscilla Bergey (Narrator (voice: English version)).

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