The Treasure of Bird Island
Poklad Ptačího ostrova
Synopsis
Inspired by a Persian fairytale, and told in the ornate style of illustrated Persian manuscripts; set on a remote island, its inhabitants discover a legendary treasure that brings both joy and grief.
Top Cast
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Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Zeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Karel Zeman
- Original Score
- Zdeněk Liška
- Original Title
- Poklad Ptačího ostrova
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Studio loutkového filmu Gottwaldov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Zeman
Karel Zeman, E. F. Míšek
Zdeněk Liška
Antonín Horák
Zdeněk Stehlík
Department Leadership Roster
Zdeněk Liška
Original Music Composer
Antonín Horák
Director of Photography
Karel Zeman
Director
Zdeněk Stehlík
Editor
Karel Zeman
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Treasure of Bird Island
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What is The Treasure of Bird Island about?
Inspired by a Persian fairytale, and told in the ornate style of illustrated Persian manuscripts; set on a remote island, its inhabitants discover a legendary treasure that brings both joy and grief.
Who directed The Treasure of Bird Island?
The Treasure of Bird Island was directed by Karel Zeman.
Who stars in The Treasure of Bird Island?
The principal cast of The Treasure of Bird Island includes Zdeněk Kříž, Helena Hustolesová.
When was The Treasure of Bird Island released and how long is it?
The Treasure of Bird Island was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Treasure of Bird Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Treasure of Bird Island was composed by Zdeněk Liška.