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The Emperor and the Drummer

1998 · 70 min Fantasy Family
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

A fairy tale based on motifs taken from Josephine tales. Like Josef II, the fictitious emperor Maxmilián often disappears from the castle in disguise in order to find out how his vassals live. On one of these 'trips' he meets a drummer returning home from his stint in the army. They live through various adventures together, meeting bandits as well as human foolishness and perfidiousness which almost leads them to the scaffold.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Císař a tambor
Year 1998
Country Czech Republic
Genre Fantasy, Family
Director Václav Křístek
Runtime 70 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (3 votes)

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The Emperor and the Drummer is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1998. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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