Viimne reliikvia (1969)

A medieval love story with lots of adventures. The times are troubled - there's a revolt of peasants going on. To secure its safety a monastery chases for a relics of a holy Brigitte. A ... See full summary »

Director:

Grigori Kromanov

Writers:

Eduard Bornhöhe (novel), Arvo Valton (screenplay)

Stars:

Aleksandr Goloborodko, Ingrid Andrina, Elza Radzina

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aleksandr Goloborodko	...	Gabriel
Ingrid Andrina	...	Agnes
Elza Radzina	...	Abtiss
Rolan Bykov	...	Brother Johannes
Eve Kivi	...	Ursula
Uldis Vadziks	...	Siim
Raivo Trass	...	Hans von Risbieter
Peeter Jakobi	...	Ivo
Karl Kalkun	...	Rebel leader
G. Hamrajeva
Kalju Komissarov	...	Monk 2
Ants Lauter	...	Old man
Valdeko Ratassepp	...	Von Risbieter Sen.
Juri Uppin	...	Delvig
Feliks Kark

Storyline

A medieval love story with lots of adventures. The times are troubled - there's a revolt of peasants going on. To secure its safety a monastery chases for a relics of a holy Brigitte. A nobleman promises to get it if he gets beautiful Agnes as a reward. But she fells in love with a handsome adventurer. The monastery has to act shrewd now and play double game. The movie is still the best achievement of the Estonian cinema. Based on a novel.

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Plot Keywords:

monastery | adventurer | revolt | nun | priest | 

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Genres:

Adventure | History | Romance

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Details

Country:

Estonia Soviet Union

Language:

Estonian

Release Date:

3 September 1971 (Finland)

Also Known As:

The Last Relic

Filming Locations:

Kuressaare, Estonia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tallinnfilm

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the chase scene where the church people were chasing the rebels, the horse that fell of the bridge was killed.

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Goofs

Shadow of the monastery model visible on the ground when the monks leave.

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Quotes

Ivo: How many times do I have to kill a guy!

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Connections

Featured in Igavene reliikvia (2004)

User Reviews

One of the best movies in the history of moviemaking!!!

Sadly none of Estonian movies ever get any recognition, but if there was one Estonian movie You're interested to watch then, this one will surely make You more interested in Estonian movies. Also watch Kevade!!!