Henry of Skalitz returns to a ravaged Bohemia where every survivor hides bread in their shirt, and every castle guards its secrets. He seeks no glory—only traces of his father, lost in the chaos of the Hussite Wars. On the road to Kutná Hora, he must choose between vengeance and mercy, between loyalty to his liege and the voice of conscience. This 2025 animated epic immerses viewers in an unvarnished Middle Ages: armor creaks with mud, wounds ache for weeks, and an honest word can be worth more than gold. War is shown not as a knightly parade but as hunger, fear, and trench filth. The audience will witness not only battles but quiet moments—a monk copying psalms by candlelight, a peasant woman hiding children from soldiers.
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
The director employs a muted palette dominated by earthy tones and the dull gold of stained glass. The camera lingers on details—cracked skin, tarnished chainmail, trembling candle flames.
Those who appreciate historical authenticity and deliberate pacing will find rare depth here. What lingers is the feeling of having lived another life in another time. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Daniel Vávra
Best Watched
On a long train journey watching forests and fields blur past the window.
Tom McKay
Henry (voice)
Luke Dale
Hans Capon (voice)
Douglas Russell
Dry Devil (voice)
Arnošt Goldflam
Rabbi (voice)
Marek Vašut
Otto von Bergow (voice)
Euan Macnaughton
Father Godwin (voice)
George Lenz
King Sigismund (voice)
Hainsley Lloyd Bennett
Musa (voice)
Jan Anderson
Katherine (voice)
Jean-Philippe Ricci
Vauquelin Brabant (voice)
No streaming sources found
Audience Score
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: