Little Otik movie poster

Little Otik

"From the creator of "Alice" and "Faust" comes a most unusual baby…"

January 25, 2001 2h 12m 7.0/10 (149 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Little Otik is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Jan Švankmajer. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Veronika Žilková, Jan Hartl, and Jaroslava Kretschmerová

Synopsis

When a childless couple learn that they cannot have children, it causes great distress. To ease his wife's pain, the man finds a piece of root in the backyard and chops it and varnishes it into the shape of a child. However the woman takes the root as her baby and starts to pretend that it is real.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 25, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 2h 12m 132 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Good (149 votes)
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Box Office $116.7K Worldwide gross
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czech Republic + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS
Revenue
$116,710

Production Companies

  • ATHANOR
  • Illuminations Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Otik about?

When a childless couple learn that they cannot have children, it causes great distress. To ease his wife's pain, the man finds a piece of root in the backyard and chops it and varnishes it into the...

Who directed Little Otik?

Little Otik was directed by Jan Švankmajer.

How long is Little Otik?

Little Otik has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).

When was Little Otik released?

Little Otik was released on January 25, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Little Otik?

The main cast of Little Otik includes Veronika Žilková, Jan Hartl, Jaroslava Kretschmerová, Pavel Nový, Kristina Adamcová.

Is Little Otik worth watching?

Little Otik has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 149 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.