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Lev A Pisnicka

1959 (estimated) Theatrical Krátký Film Praha

English title: The Lion And The Song

Studio
Krátký Film Praha, Studio Jiřího Trnky
Distributor
Krátký Film Praha

Synopsis

A famous story about the indestructibility and everlastingness of art. A harlequin is survived by his art.

Characters

Harlequin

Credits

Directing

Director
Bretislav Pojar

Art Department

Designer
Zdenek Seydl

Production notes

Puppet animation.

This film was the first to develop this theme, which was repeated many times in Czech animation.

The film was very successful internationally.

Awards

Grand Prix, Annecy, 1960.
Second Prize, Montevideo, 1960

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