The Maiden and the Soldier

The Maiden and the Soldier

A strikingly realized puppet tale, based on an old folk ballad of a maiden who sets out to search for her lost fiancé in the turmoils of war. The beloved is found in a stationary hospital where the Grim Reaper is preparing for his gloomy task. It was inspired by the poem The Legend of the Dead Soldier by Bertolt Brecht.

Overview

Release Date
Aug 11, 1995
Original Title
Tyttö ja sotamies
Runtime
9 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
xx
Production Companies
YLE, Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky, Kinoproduction
Production Countries
Czech Republic, Finland