The Tale of John and Mary (Czech: Pohádka o Honzíkovi a Mařence) is a 1980 Czechoslovak animated film directed by Karel Zeman. This is the last film by Zeman,[1] based on Czech fairy tales.[2][3] The film is created using cutout animation.[4]
The Tale of John and Mary | |
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Directed by | Karel Zeman |
Written by | Karel Zeman |
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Narrated by | Otakar Brousek |
Cinematography | Zdenék Krupa |
Edited by | Ivan Matous |
Music by | Karel Svoboda |
Production company | Filmové Studio Gottwaldov |
Distributed by | Ustredni Pujcovna Filmu |
Release date | November 1, 1980 |
Running time | 64 minutes |
Country | Czechoslovakia |
Language | Czech |
The images of John and Mary were featured at the 200 Czech Crown silver coin minted in memory of Zeman.[5]
Films directed by Karel Zeman | |
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