Old Czech Legends
Staré pověsti české
Synopsis
A monumental piece of art bringing the heroes of the ancient Czech myths back to life. The picture consists of seven parts: Cech the Forefather, Bivoj, Libuse, Premysl, Girls War, Horymir, Lucka War.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Trnka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiří Trnka, Jiří Brdečka
- Original Score
- Václav Trojan
- Original Title
- Staré pověsti české
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Loutkový film Praha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Trnka
Jiří Trnka, Jiří Brdečka, Miloš Václav Kratochvíl, Alois Jirásek
Václav Trojan
Emanuel Franek, Ludvík Hájek
Helena Lebdušková
Department Leadership Roster
Václav Trojan
Original Music Composer
Jiří Trnka
Director
Jiří Trnka
Screenplay
Emanuel Franek
Director of Photography
Helena Lebdušková
Editor
Ludvík Hájek
Director of Photography
Jiří Brdečka
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Czech Legends
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Old Czech Legends about?
A monumental piece of art bringing the heroes of the ancient Czech myths back to life. The picture consists of seven parts: Cech the Forefather, Bivoj, Libuse, Premysl, Girls War, Horymir, Lucka War.
Who directed Old Czech Legends?
Old Czech Legends was directed by Jiří Trnka.
Who stars in Old Czech Legends?
The principal cast of Old Czech Legends includes Zdeněk Štěpánek, Karel Höger, Václav Vydra, Eduard Kohout, Růžena Nasková.
When was Old Czech Legends released and how long is it?
Old Czech Legends was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Old Czech Legends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Old Czech Legends was composed by Václav Trojan.
Is Old Czech Legends based on a book or true story?
Old Czech Legends is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Alois Jirásek".