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Movie poster: Vodnická čertovina (1996)
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Vodnická čertovina

1996 Family Fantasy TV Movie

A quiet mill by the river holds more than just grain. In this 1996 family fantasy, the ancient water spirit Vodník keeps watch, his world a delicate balance of trickery and tradition. But when modern mischief from the local children disrupts the old ways, a pact with a mischievous devil is stirred from the depths. What begins as playful pranks soon spirals into a charming adventure, testing the bonds between the mythical and the mundane. This TV movie weaves Czech folklore into a tale for all ages, where protecting the hearth and home requires a little magic, a lot of heart, and perhaps a clever bargain with the creatures just beneath the water's surface.

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Year 1996
Country Czech Republic
Genre Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
Director Vlasta Janečková

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The director weaves folklore creatures into the fabric of everyday life with a gentle hand, crafting an atmosphere that feels like a fireside tale from another time. The pacing is steady, offering light humor and straightforward, heartfelt lessons.

This is a perfect pick for a family movie night with young children discovering magic. The viewer is left with a cozy sense of nostalgia and a belief in wonders just out of sight. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Vlasta Janečková

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