The Beetroot
Řepa
Synopsis
Inspired by the traditional Slavic folktale “The Enormous Turnip,” a beetroot grows so huge that no one can pull it from the ground. When a local crane operator is hired to do the job, the giant vegetable turns violent and destructive. As chaos unfolds, an army is mobilized to stop it — but maybe there’s another way to appease this monstrous force... 2D animation, stop-motion, and live action mix together in this wild riff on Japanese kaiju movies.
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Řepa (2025) HD trailer /Pragueshorts 2026/
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Marienbad Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Šourek, Jáchym Štulíř
- Screenplay & Story
- David Šourek, Jáchym Štulíř
- Original Score
- Juras Karaka
- Original Title
- Řepa
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- FAMU, UMPRUM, altum frames
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Šourek, Jáchym Štulíř
David Šourek, Jáchym Štulíř
Juras Karaka
David Šourek
Ondřej Plecháč
Hynek Spurný, Michaela Režová, Vít Schmarc
Department Leadership Roster
David Šourek
Director
Jáchym Štulíř
Director
Hynek Spurný
Producer
Michaela Režová
Producer
Vít Schmarc
Producer
Ondřej Plecháč
Editor
David Šourek
Director of Photography
David Šourek
Writer
Jáchym Štulíř
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beetroot
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What is The Beetroot about?
Inspired by the traditional Slavic folktale “The Enormous Turnip,” a beetroot grows so huge that no one can pull it from the ground. When a local crane operator is hired to do the job, the giant vegetable turns violent and destructive. As chaos unfolds, an army is mobilized to stop it — but maybe there’s another way to appease this monstrous force... 2D animation, stop-motion, and live action mix together in this wild riff on Japanese kaiju movies.
Who directed The Beetroot?
The Beetroot was directed by David Šourek, Jáchym Štulíř.
Who stars in The Beetroot?
The principal cast of The Beetroot includes Mikuláš Novotný, Ondřej Plecháč, Viera Pavlíková, Jiří Vojtěšek.
When was The Beetroot released and how long is it?
The Beetroot was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beetroot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beetroot was composed by Juras Karaka.