The Czech Year
The first full-length puppet film made by Jiri Trnka. Like the painter Ales who illustrated the national songs, Trnka depicts the traditional customs and tales of the Czech village in six separate sequences: Shrovetide, Spring, Legend About St. Prokop, The Fair, The Feast and Bethlehem." A Treasury of Fairy-tales" made Trnka famous all over the world and it is a masterpiece of Czech and world animation.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Špalíček |
| Year | 1947 |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Genre | Animation, Family, Music |
| Director | Jiří Trnka |
| Runtime | 75 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (10 votes) |
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The Czech Year has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.1/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1947. 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.
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