The Tale of John and Mary

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
Poster for the film
Directed byKarel Zeman
Written byKarel Zeman
Starring
Narrated byOtakar Brousek
CinematographyZdenék Krupa
Edited byIvan Matous
Music byKarel Svoboda
Production
company
Filmové Studio Gottwaldov
Distributed byUstredni Pujcovna Filmu
Release date
  • November 1, 1980 (1980-11-01)
Running time
64 minutes
CountryCzechoslovakia
LanguageCzech

The images of John and Mary were featured at the 200 Czech Crown silver coin minted in memory of Zeman.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Godwin, Kenneth George. "The pleasures of hand-made animation". Cagey Films. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  2. ^ "A Ship With Painted Sails: The Fabulous Animation Of Karel Zeman". University of California, Berkeley. 13 May 2001. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  3. ^ spa. "Vrací se Zemanovy filmy Na kometě i Pohádka o Honzíkovi a Mařence" (in Czech). iDNES.cz. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Invention for Destruction". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  5. ^ "200-crown silver coin Karel Zeman proof". Czech Republic State Mint. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
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