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The Last Relic

Original title: Viimne reliikvia
  • 1969
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.7K
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Igrida Andrina and Aleksandr Goloborodko in The Last Relic (1969)
AdventureHistoryRomance

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 nobl... Read allA 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... Read allA 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 movi... Read all

  • Director
    • Grigori Kromanov
  • Writers
    • Eduard Bornhöhe
    • Arvo Valton
  • Stars
    • Aleksandr Goloborodko
    • Igrida Andrina
    • Elza Radzina
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Grigori Kromanov
    • Writers
      • Eduard Bornhöhe
      • Arvo Valton
    • Stars
      • Aleksandr Goloborodko
      • Igrida Andrina
      • Elza Radzina
    • 13User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Aleksandr Goloborodko
    Aleksandr Goloborodko
    • Gabriel
    • (as Aleksander Goloborodko)
    Igrida Andrina
    Igrida Andrina
    • Agnes
    • (as Ingrid Andrina)
    Elza Radzina
    Elza Radzina
    • Abtiss
    • (as Elsa Radzina)
    Rolan Bykov
    Rolan Bykov
    • Vend Johannes
    • (as Rolan Bõkov)
    Eve Kivi
    Eve Kivi
    • Ursula
    Uldis Vazdiks
    • Siim
    • (as Uldis Vazdik)
    Raivo Trass
    • Hans von Risbieter
    Peeter Jakobi
    Peeter Jakobi
    • Ivo
    Karl Kalkun
    • Pealik
    Guli Khamrayeva
    • Ivo haaremitüdruk
    • (as G. Hamrajeva)
    Feliks Kark
    • Röövel
    • (as F. Kark)
    Kalju Komissarov
    • Munk
    • (as K. Komissarov)
    Hugo Laur
    • Munk
    • (as H. Laur)
    Ants Lauter
    • Vana
    • (as A. Lauter)
    Priit Pärn
    • Mässaja
    • (as A. Pärn)
    Valdeko Ratassepp
    • Von Risbieter Sen.
    • (as V. Ratasepp)
    Valdo Truve
    • Röövel
    • (as V. Truve)
    Juri Uppin
    • Delvig
    • (as J. Uppin)
    • Director
      • Grigori Kromanov
    • Writers
      • Eduard Bornhöhe
      • Arvo Valton
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    User reviews13

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    10elanoreacelebgil

    An OK movie

    I really loved this movie when I was a kid, but now I don't see how I could think of it as nearly perfect at that time. Don't get me wrong, although I have to admit that it seems funny or goofy or unrelated to the novel at some parts I still think the movie is great. I like such historical movies; and movies of the era that "Viimne Reliikvia" is situated in especially. One of my favorite genres is adventure and fight-for-independence, so that's another reason why I like it(although fight-for-independence or something similar isn't listed in "Viimne Reliikvia" genres I think it should be; Gabriel and his men are definitely fighting for independence). For everybody else I suggest that you watch the movie, but of course what you think about it is your own concern.
    10meriloi

    Masterpiece

    "Viimne reliikvia" or "The Last Relic" in English is one of the best Estonian films during the times. With very beautiful music and actors it will be long memorable even for foreigners to say nothing about Estonians. Some of the tag-lines from this film have become as proverbs in Estonia.

    For me, as Estonian, "The Last Relic" always makes a warm feeling inside. It remembers the times we were under foreign powers. Together we have overcome them and are free now. We are small, yes, but sturdy. I have seen it 4 times so far and would watch it again and again..

    I like the fact that there are also Latvians acting together with Estonians, it somehow.. unites. There are also English subtitles available.
    sheewil2

    Where is this available in the U.S.?

    My usual searches and sources did not turn up this movie, but I'd love to watch it. There are selected clips of this available on to watch on a popular video site, but not the complete film. Amazon U.S./Canada/UK also do not list either The Last Relic or it's Estonian title, Viimne reliikvia, available for sale. Netflix and Blockbuster do not show it for rent. Any help in finding it would be appreciated. Thanks.

    Also, any help with finding international films not widely released in the United States would be much appreciated. With more international web friendships, I hear more and more about movies I don't have access to watch.
    10savitri

    A great movie based on a not so great book

    'Prince Gabriel or the Last Days of Pirita Convent' is a book Estonian children read in school. It is a classic, yet not a very good book in my opinion. Yet the movie based on it is superb. Everything about it is great: the story, the acting, the scenery (really, you should watch it simply because it's so beautiful), the dialogues etc. It is a movie that Estonians won't stop remembering or quoting. This is irrelevant, yet, in my opinion, it is sad that Ivo Schenkenberg is known as a 'bad guy' and villain, while in reality he was quite an interesting historical figure, called 'the Hannibal of Estonia', who fought in the Livonian war at the end of the 15th century. I say it again: the movie is wonderful and you won't regret it if you watch it.
    10jukkakuusinen-14411

    The best

    If there's one Estonian film you have to watch in your lifetime, it's this one. It plays out like a Hollywood sword and sandal epic. There's romance and action and tension, beautiful damsel in distress, swashbuckling hero and a moustached villain. Check it out!

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    Liam Neeson in Schindler's List (1993)
    History
    Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca (1942)
    Romance

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    • Trivia
      During the chase scene where the church people were chasing the rebels, the horse that fell of the bridge was killed.
    • Goofs
      Shadow of the monastery model visible on the ground when the monks leave.
    • Quotes

      Siim: What are you doing in this convent?

      Ursula: My parents put me here. Because of the sins.

      Siim: [archly] What kind of sins?

      Ursula: Hug me, then you'll see.

      Siim: Oh, that's not a sin!

      [grabs her and starts laughing]

    • Alternate versions
      In the Estonian version the songs are performed by folk singer Peeter Tooma (with guitar and vocal ensemble); in the Russian version the songs are performed by opera singer Georg Ots (with symphony orchestra).
    • Connections
      Featured in Igavene reliikvia (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Põgene, vaba laps
      Music by Uno Naissoo, Tõnu Naissoo

      Lyrics by Paul-Eerik Rummo

      Performed by Peeter Tooma, Eesti Raadio Meesansambel, Eesti Raadio Instrumentaalansambel

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1970 (Soviet Union)
    • Countries of origin
      • Soviet Union
      • Estonia
    • Language
      • Estonian
    • Also known as
      • Остання реліквія
    • Filming locations
      • Kuressaare, Estonia
    • Production company
      • Tallinnfilm
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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