Surmatants_
A historical costume drama where the fragments of the adventurous lives of Bernt Notke, one of the most influential Late Gothic painters, and carpenter Michel Sittow are brought together by the story of the panel painting "Danse Macabre" by Notke and the way the painting reached Tallinn, Estonia from Lübeck.
Starring
Evald Hermaküla, Mikk Mikiver, Sulev Luik
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Surmatants was released 35 years ago in 1991.
Overview
A historical costume drama where the fragments of the adventurous lives of Bernt Notke, one of the most influential Late Gothic painters, and carpenter Miche...
Surmatants is a History, TV Movie film with a runtime of 2h 6m.
CAST (20)
Evald Hermaküla
Bernt Notke
Mikk Mikiver
Hermen Rode
Sulev Luik
Schiekel Kalt
Peeter Volkonski
Michel Sittow
MV
Margus Varusk
Noor Michel Sittow
Kaie Mihkelson
Margareth Sittow / Isabel Katolik
Enn Kraam
Isa Eugenio
Kärt Tomingas
Marta
Raivo Trass
Piret Kalda
Andrus Vaarik
Andres Dvinjaninov
Mart Nurk
Heino Mandri
Rudolf Allabert
Mati Klooren
Ain Lutsepp
Jüri Järvet
Tallinna linnapea
Kalju Orro
Aarne Üksküla
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
126 min (2h 6m)
Country
SU
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Surmatants about?
A historical costume drama where the fragments of the adventurous lives of Bernt Notke, one of the most influential Late Gothic painters, and carpenter Michel Sittow are brought together by the story of the panel painting "Danse Macabre" by Notke and the way the painting reached Tallinn, Estonia from Lübeck.
How long is Surmatants?
Surmatants has a runtime of 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Who stars in Surmatants?
The cast of Surmatants includes Evald Hermaküla, Mikk Mikiver, Sulev Luik, Peeter Volkonski, Margus Varusk.
GENRES (2)
History
TV Movie