The Emperor's Nightingale
Císařův slavík
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Synopsis
Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miloš Makovec, Jiří Trnka
- Screenplay & Story
- Vítězslav Nezval, Jiří Brdečka, Jiří Trnka
- Original Score
- Václav Trojan
- Original Title
- Císařův slavík
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Loutkový film Praha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miloš Makovec, Jiří Trnka
Vítězslav Nezval, Jiří Brdečka, Jiří Trnka, Hans Christian Andersen
Václav Trojan
Ludvík Hájek, Ferdinand Pečenka
Helena Lebdušková, Jiří Trnka
Department Leadership Roster
Václav Trojan
Original Music Composer
Miloš Makovec
Director
Jiří Trnka
Director
Vítězslav Nezval
Screenplay
Ludvík Hájek
Director of Photography
Jiří Brdečka
Screenplay
Helena Lebdušková
Editor
Jiří Trnka
Editor
Ferdinand Pečenka
Director of Photography
Jiří Trnka
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emperor's Nightingale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Emperor's Nightingale about?
Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.
Who directed The Emperor's Nightingale?
The Emperor's Nightingale was directed by Miloš Makovec, Jiří Trnka.
Who stars in The Emperor's Nightingale?
The principal cast of The Emperor's Nightingale includes Helena Patočková, Jaromír Sobota.
When was The Emperor's Nightingale released and how long is it?
The Emperor's Nightingale was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emperor's Nightingale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emperor's Nightingale was composed by Václav Trojan.