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The Emperor's Nightingale

1949 · 72 min Animation Family Fantasy
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Císařův slavík
Year 1949
Country Czechoslovakia
Genre Animation, Family, Fantasy
Director Jiří Trnka
Runtime 72 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (16 votes)

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The Emperor's Nightingale is an acquired taste at 5.4/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1949. 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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