Story of the Bass Cello
"Román s basou" is another short by master a stop-motion puppet-animator Jiri Trnka. The story is based on Anton Chekhovs story "Roman s Kontrabasom". Princess Bibulova decides to go fishing along the river while not far away a bass player leaves his two companions to go for a swim.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Román s basou |
| Year | 1956 |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Genre | Animation, Fantasy |
| Director | Jiří Trnka |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (12 votes) |
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Story of the Bass Cello has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1956. 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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