Little Otik
Otesánek
“From the creator of "Alice" and "Faust" comes a most unusual baby…”
Synopsis
When a childless couple learn that they cannot have children, it causes great distress. To ease his wife's pain, the man finds a piece of root in the backyard and chops it and varnishes it into the shape of a child. However the woman takes the root as her baby and starts to pretend that it is real.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Little Otik :: Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-28
Top Cast
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Veronika Žilková
Bozena
Jan Hartl
Karel
Jaroslava Kretschmerová
Mrs. Stadler
Pavel Nový
Frantisek Stadler
Kristina Adamcová
Alzbetka
Dagmar Stríbrná
Mrs. Administrator
Zdeněk Kozák
Mr. Zlabek
Gustav Vondráček
Mladek
Arnošt Goldflam
Gynaecologist
Jitka Smutná
Bulankova
Radek Holub
Young Postman
Zdeněk Palusga
Uniformed Policeman
Frantisek Polata
Plainclothes Policeman
Vaclav Jezek
Plainclothes Policeman
Joseph Cahill
Tomáš Hanák
Radio Presenter (voice)
Jiří Lábus
Policeman at Station
Jan Jiráň
Karel's Colleague
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$117K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Švankmajer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Švankmajer
- Original Title
- Otesánek
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Worldwide Gross
- $117K
- Production Studios
- ATHANOR, Illuminations Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Švankmajer
Jan Švankmajer, Karel Jaromír Erben
Juraj Galvánek
Marie Zemanová
Keith Griffiths, Jan Švankmajer, Jaromír Kallista
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Švankmajer
Director
Jan Švankmajer
Screenplay
Keith Griffiths
Producer
Jan Švankmajer
Producer
Juraj Galvánek
Director of Photography
Jan Švankmajer
Costume Design
Eva Švankmajerová
Costume Design
Marie Zemanová
Editor
Jaromír Kallista
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Otik
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Otik about?
When a childless couple learn that they cannot have children, it causes great distress. To ease his wife's pain, the man finds a piece of root in the backyard and chops it and varnishes it into the shape of a child. However the woman takes the root as her baby and starts to pretend that it is real.
Who directed Little Otik?
Little Otik was directed by Jan Švankmajer.
Who stars in Little Otik?
The principal cast of Little Otik includes Veronika Žilková, Jan Hartl, Jaroslava Kretschmerová, Pavel Nový, Kristina Adamcová.
When was Little Otik released and how long is it?
Little Otik was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
How much did Little Otik make at the box office?
Little Otik grossed $117K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Otik?
Little Otik holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).