Feature

Arabella, the Pirate’s Daughter

Arabella, mereröövli tütar
(1982)
Genre:
Director:
Screenwriter: Peeter Simm
Cinematographer: Arvo Iho
Production Designer: Priit Vaher, Heikki Halla
Composer: Jaanus Nõgisto
Editor: Sirje Haagel
Producer: Raimund Felt
Main cast: Inga-Kai Puskar-Polonski, Lembit Peterson, Urmas Kibuspuu, Raivo Trass, Tõnu Kark, Arvo Kukumägi.
Duration: 70 min
Language: Estonian
Subtitle language: English
Available formats: mov
Colour: Colour

Festivals:

  • PÖFF: Tartuff – Tartu Love Film Festival (Estonia) , 2023
  • Estonian SSR Film Festival (USSR), 1983, Best film for children and youth. Best artist – Priit Vaher, Heikki Halla

Taaniel Tina is a strict, harsh captain of a pirate ship. His daughter Arabella is used to the pirate lifestyle, including treasure hunt and battles. Aadu is a traveler full of wisdom and cordiality who win’s Arabella’s heart. She will gradually learn that the pirates, including his father, are imprisoned by greed and evil. The pirate ship sails to another dangerous robbery. How to direct one’s destiny in order a child could live in a better world?

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