Castle of Otranto movie poster

Castle of Otranto

January 1, 1977 0h 17m 6.6/10 (16 votes)

Originally released in 1977. Castle of Otranto is a animation film. directed by Jan Švankmajer. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Miloš Frýba and Jaroslav Vozáb

Synopsis

An adaptation of the 1764 work of the same name, the first Gothic novel. In this mockumentary, the amateur archaeologist Dr. Vozáb has set to prove that the supernatural ghost love story takes place not in Italy, but in Otranto Castle near Náchod in Czechoslovakia.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1977 49 years ago
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Runtime 0h 17m 17 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (16 votes)
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czechoslovakia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Castle of Otranto about?

An adaptation of the 1764 work of the same name, the first Gothic novel. In this mockumentary, the amateur archaeologist Dr. Vozáb has set to prove that the supernatural ghost love story takes pla...

Who directed Castle of Otranto?

Castle of Otranto was directed by Jan Švankmajer.

How long is Castle of Otranto?

Castle of Otranto has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).

When was Castle of Otranto released?

Castle of Otranto was released on January 1, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Castle of Otranto?

The main cast of Castle of Otranto includes Miloš Frýba, Jaroslav Vozáb.