What is Tyll the Giant?
Tyll the Giant is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Animation, Fantasy, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Release date
- Sep 15, 1980
- Genres
- Animation, Fantasy, War
- Updated
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Tyll the Giant is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Animation, Fantasy, War.
Should you watch it?
“An Estonian folk tale chronicles the gigantic hero Toll who protects his island home.”
- Based on a traditional Estonian folk tale
- Features a unique giant hero
- Short runtime
- Involves conflict and tragedy
Watch it if you enjoy animated adaptations of traditional folk tales and mythology.
The film contains themes of war, death, and conflict.
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What is Tyll the Giant about?
It is based on an Estonian folk tale about the gigantic hero Toll who lived on the island of Saaremaa.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Toll, a giant hero and king of the island who often worked as a common farmer.
Who is Toll's enemy?
Toll's greatest enemy is the god of the underworld who engages in sly and cowardly mischief.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place on the island of Saaremaa in the Baltic Sea.
What genres does the film fall under?
The film includes animation, fantasy, and war elements.