A Midsummer's Night Dream
Sen noci svatojánské
Synopsis
The first puppet film shot in CinemaScope. It is based on the famous poetic comedy by William Shakespeare. Three worlds meet in this story: the noble world of three Athens couples, a common popular world of tradesmen amateur theatre and a fairy-tale happiness of magic creatures as elves and nymphs. The film is considered the most remarkable Jiří Trnka's work and a milestone in the history of the world animation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 18, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Trnka
- Screenplay & Story
- Josef Kainar, Jiří Trnka
- Original Score
- Václav Trojan
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Krátký film Praha – Studio kresleného a loutkového filmu Praha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Trnka
Josef Kainar, Jiří Trnka, William Shakespeare
Václav Trojan
Jiří Vojta
Hana Walachová
Department Leadership Roster
Jiří Trnka
Director
Hana Walachová
Editor
Václav Trojan
Original Music Composer
Jiří Vojta
Director of Photography
Josef Kainar
Screenplay
Jiří Trnka
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Midsummer's Night Dream.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Midsummer's Night Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Midsummer's Night Dream about?
The first puppet film shot in CinemaScope. It is based on the famous poetic comedy by William Shakespeare. Three worlds meet in this story: the noble world of three Athens couples, a common popular world of tradesmen amateur theatre and a fairy-tale happiness of magic creatures as elves and nymphs. The film is considered the most remarkable Jiří Trnka's work and a milestone in the history of the world animation.
Who directed A Midsummer's Night Dream?
A Midsummer's Night Dream was directed by Jiří Trnka.
Who stars in A Midsummer's Night Dream?
The principal cast of A Midsummer's Night Dream includes Rudolf Pellar.
When was A Midsummer's Night Dream released and how long is it?
A Midsummer's Night Dream was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for A Midsummer's Night Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Midsummer's Night Dream was composed by Václav Trojan.