Tale of the Sleeping Giants
Genres
Overview
Tale of the Sleeping Giants is a movie filmed entirely in Lapland in the most mythical wilderness: the mountains, lakes and rivers of Lapland. It is a journey into the rich mythology of ancient Scandinavians and Lapps told in the form of a nature movie.
Details
Budget
$1312000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
77 min
Release Date
2020-12-25
Status
Released
Original Language
Finnish
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
7.3
Peter Franzén
Narrator (Voice)
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