A Midsummer's Night Dream
Originally released in 1959. A Midsummer's Night Dream is a animation/fantasy film. directed by Jiří Trnka. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rudolf Pellar
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (18 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Krátký film Praha – Studio kresleného a loutkového filmu Praha
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed A Midsummer's Night Dream?
A Midsummer's Night Dream was directed by Jiří Trnka.
How long is A Midsummer's Night Dream?
A Midsummer's Night Dream has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was A Midsummer's Night Dream released?
A Midsummer's Night Dream was released on September 25, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Midsummer's Night Dream?
The main cast of A Midsummer's Night Dream includes Rudolf Pellar.