Castle of Otranto
Otrantský zámek
Synopsis
An adaptation of the 1764 work of the same name, the first Gothic novel. In this mockumentary, the amateur archaeologist Dr. Vozáb has set to prove that the supernatural ghost love story takes place not in Italy, but in Otranto Castle near Náchod in Czechia.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Švankmajer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Švankmajer
- Original Score
- Zdeněk Liška
- Original Title
- Otrantský zámek
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Švankmajer
Jan Švankmajer, Horace Walpole
Zdeněk Liška
Jiří Šafář
Helena Lebdušková
Marta Šíchová
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Švankmajer
Director
Zdeněk Liška
Original Music Composer
Jiří Šafář
Director of Photography
Jan Švankmajer
Screenplay
Helena Lebdušková
Editor
Marta Šíchová
Producer
Horace Walpole
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle of Otranto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Castle of Otranto about?
An adaptation of the 1764 work of the same name, the first Gothic novel. In this mockumentary, the amateur archaeologist Dr. Vozáb has set to prove that the supernatural ghost love story takes place not in Italy, but in Otranto Castle near Náchod in Czechia.
Who directed Castle of Otranto?
Castle of Otranto was directed by Jan Švankmajer.
Who stars in Castle of Otranto?
The principal cast of Castle of Otranto includes Miloš Frýba, Jaroslav Vozáb.
When was Castle of Otranto released and how long is it?
Castle of Otranto was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Castle of Otranto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Castle of Otranto was composed by Zdeněk Liška.