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How the Old Man Traded It All Away

1954 · 9 min Animation Family

Folk art–like hand-drawn stills illustrate this sweetly simple pastoral fable, in which a peasant comes into possession of a small fortune—but realizes there are treasures greater than gold.

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Original Title Jak stařeček měnil, až vyměnil
Year 1954
Country Czechoslovakia
Genre Animation, Family
Director Jiří Trnka
Runtime 9 min.

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How the Old Man Traded It All Away is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1954. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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