Fri 25.05.2018 | 09:00The Immortal Aunt (1993)
Section: Golden Slipper for Special Contribution in Children´s and Youth Cinema
Directed by: Zdeněk Zelenka
Czech Republic, 1993, 98 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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A fairy-tale story about a village apprentice, Matěj who suddenly gains reason and decides to pursue the hand of Princess Pavlinka, whose father has just lost reason. Before Matej can win his princess, he must face several unpleasant encounters with the "immortal woman" Envy, who has spun her webs and controls almost everybody in the castle. However, with the help of Reason and Happiness, all obstacles are eventually overcome and Matěj and Pavlínka plan to marry. The tangled, seemingly complicated plot twists are untangled and even Reason finds reason.
Fri 25.05.2018 | 13:10The Prince and the Dragon (1980)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Jiří Adamec
Czechoslovakia, 1980, 60 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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A story of love and wisdom that implies that not only princes can defeat a dragon. A mother tells her sons they'll have a new father, and little Martin has a fairy-tale-like dream about a kingdom which is threatened by an evil dragon. Luckily, clever Martin has got fairy tales literally in his little finger. He advises the king on how to tackle the dragon; it'll require is brother Honza to build a wall, fall in love with the princess, and everyone will be happy... A funny tale proving the saying that "manual labor chases away all sadness".
Fri 25.05.2018 | 15:30Once Upon a Time There Was a King (1954)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood
Directed by: Bořivoj Zeman
Czechoslovakia, 1954, 107 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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The arrogant ruler of the kingdom has decided to take a break and wants one of his three daughters to reign. He puts his daughters to the test, asking them how much they love him. The oldest daughter likes her father like gold, the middle daughter as like a golden voice, and the youngest daughter, Maruska, says she loves him like salt, because salt is needed. Maruska's father is angry, so he has her taken out of the castle and orders all the salt in the kingdom destroyed. But the king soon finds out that salt and true love are indeed better than all the treasures on earth.
Sat 26.05.2018 | 10:00Pure Devilry (2018)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Zdeněk Troška
Czech Republic, 2018, 101 min
Projection place: Malá scéna
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The main heroes are the two awkward devils, Popelák and Uhelák, who are sent out into the world as punishment by Hell's ruler; they have a month to retrieve a sinful soul. Their task isn't so easy at first; instead of guiding people to sin, they inadvertently help them. Disguised as farmhands, they find work on a farm and seem to be successful at last. The calculating farmer wants to marry his daughter Hanička to the vain landowner Kopyto. But Hanička loves Jan, and in order to have a happy ending, they'll need some hellish help.
Sat 26.05.2018 | 11:10Ruffiano and Sweetteeth (1997)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Karel Smyczek
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, 1997, 99 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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When the old bandit Ruffiano realizes that his son has grown into a nice but uneducated young man, he sends him to a monastery to be educated by monks, where he becomes a gentle young man. When his father lays on his deathbed, he promises to take over his trade. When his father dies, the young Ruffiano has a hard time; well-raised, he isn't able to rob anyone. Fortunately, he meets up with the woodcutter Drnec, with whom he ends up visiting a sultan looking to cure his princess. Instead of a cure, however, the princess "gets sick" in love with Ruffiano...
Sun 27.05.2018 | 15:10Best Friend (2017)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Karel Janák
Czech Republic, 2017, 113 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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As punishment for stealing poor Ondra’s bread, the devil Matthew must fulfill all of Ondra wish's until he is totally happy. Matthew makes friends with Ondra and takes a liking to Earth. It gets complicated when Ondra falls in love with Rézinka, the countess from the castle. An intriguing baron is invited by her father to court her and Ondra rashly promises her father that by the next morning he will have built a brand new castle for Rézinka to prove he is better than the baron. This is a difficult task for a devil like Matthew – impossible even. But Ondra insists...
Mon 28.05.2018 | 08:20Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood, Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Václav Vorlíček
Czechoslovakia, Germany, 1973, 85 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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When Cinderella's father dies, she's left to the mercy of her step-mother and her daughter. Neither of them like Cinderella and do everything possible to make sure she can't go to the ball where the local prince is to choose a bride. Fate, however, wants more for Cinderella than do the two evil women...
Mon 28.05.2018 | 15:20The Beauty and the Beast (1979)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood, Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Juraj Herz
Czechoslovakia, 1979, 84 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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A rich widowed merchant has three daughters. The two eldest think only of good marriages and riches. For Julie, the youngest, the most important love is for their father. One day, while in a mysterious forest, the merchant loses all his wagons and is immediately destitute. He escapes into a mysterious castle occupied by a threatening monster. In exchange for the man's life, he demands one of his daughters. Julie eventually goes to the castle and awakens in its master feelings he's never felt before. Instead of killing her, a human heart awakens in his animal body...
Tue 29.05.2018 | 15:00Best Friend (2017)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Karel Janák
Czech Republic, 2017, 113 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
As punishment for stealing poor Ondra’s bread, the devil Matthew must fulfill all of Ondra wish's until he is totally happy. Matthew makes friends with Ondra and takes a liking to Earth. It gets complicated when Ondra falls in love with Rézinka, the countess from the castle. An intriguing baron is invited by her father to court her and Ondra rashly promises her father that by the next morning he will have built a brand new castle for Rézinka to prove he is better than the baron. This is a difficult task for a devil like Matthew – impossible even. But Ondra insists...
Wed 30.05.2018 | 13:00Pure Devilry (2018)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Zdeněk Troška
Czech Republic, 2018, 101 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
The main heroes are the two awkward devils, Popelák and Uhelák, who are sent out into the world as punishment by Hell's ruler; they have a month to retrieve a sinful soul. Their task isn't so easy at first; instead of guiding people to sin, they inadvertently help them. Disguised as farmhands, they find work on a farm and seem to be successful at last. The calculating farmer wants to marry his daughter Hanička to the vain landowner Kopyto. But Hanička loves Jan, and in order to have a happy ending, they'll need some hellish help.
Wed 30.05.2018 | 13:20The Third Prince (1982)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Ota Hofman 90
Directed by: Antonín Moskalyk
Czechoslovakia, 1982, 84 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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Twins Jaromir and Jaroslav, princes of the Land of Lion, are loyal friends. The royal parents inform their sons that they had yet another brother, Jindřich, who disappeared in the Land of Diamond Rocks. The princes discover a picture of the one who caused their brother's tragedy and Jaromir sets out to find the beautiful girl and his missing brother. His brother's fate awaits him in the Land of Diamond Rocks. Following the trail of both princes, Jaroslav is not led by love, but by courage, cleverness and his bond to his brothers...
Wed 30.05.2018 | 14:00The Proud Princess (1952)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood
Directed by: Bořivoj Zeman
Czechoslovakia, 1952, 94 min
Projection place: Malá scéna
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The beautiful but very proud Princess Krasomila, daughter of ruler of the Midnight Kingdom, has refused to marry the noble king Miroslav, who has asked for her hand. But he sets off to her native kingdom and, in disguise, works at the castle as a gardener. The princess falls in love with him and, under his influence, gradually stops all of her capriciousness. The two lovers run away together, but the royal emissaries soon catch them. The reformed Krasomila also uncovers the gardener's true identity and ultimately accepts his offer of marriage. The first Czechoslovak film fairytale for children was filmed according to one of the most beautiful fairytales by Božena Němcová - Pride Punished.
Wed 30.05.2018 | 15:20Prince Bajaja (1971)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood, Golden Slipper for Special Contribution in Children´s and Youth Cinema
Directed by: Antonín Kachlík
Czechoslovakia, 1971, 73 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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An orphaned prince, traveling the world, listens to the advice of his talking horse. When he falls in love with the beautiful Princess Slavěna, the magical stallion advises him to go to the royal court and pretend to be a mute gardener's helper. He remains incognito even after defeating the furious dragon that threatens the kingdom. This makes it possible for the insidious Black Knight to claim credit for saving the princess himself. The hero, nicknamed Bajaja, because of the sounds he emits as a mute, also rises to the occasion for all the following difficult tests…
Thu 31.05.2018 | 13:00Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood, Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Václav Vorlíček
Czechoslovakia, Germany, 1973, 85 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
When Cinderella's father dies, she's left to the mercy of her step-mother and her daughter. Neither of them like Cinderella and do everything possible to make sure she can't go to the ball where the local prince is to choose a bride. Fate, however, wants more for Cinderella than do the two evil women...
Thu 31.05.2018 | 13:20The Princess with the Golden Star (1959)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood
Directed by: Martin Frič
Czechoslovakia, 1959, 78 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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The hero of the story, the brave Princess Lada, escapes from the castle of her fearful father, avoiding the unwelcome suitor, King Kazisvět. The girl hides her beauty and the golden star on her forehead under the hood of a shabby mouse fur cloak and finds work as a cook in the palace of a neighboring sovereign – the wise Radovan. He soon discovers his true love in the kitchen assistant...
Thu 31.05.2018 | 16:30The Little Mermaid (1976)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Karel Kachyňa
Czechoslovakia, 1976, 84 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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The Sea King has several daughters but loves the youngest the most – the little mermaid. He surprises her one day by taking her to see the sinking of a ship. He's giving everything in the ship to her. Unfortunately, she falls in love with a handsome prince on the ship. She saves his life and takes him to the safety of the seashore. From this moment, the infatuated mermaid can't think of anything but on meeting the handsome prince at least once. Her father is angry with her, but the girl is stubborn. She doesn't hesitate to ask for magical help from a horrible sea witch...
Fri 01.06.2018 | 08:20Three Veterans (1983)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Oldřich Lipský
Czechoslovakia, 1983, 93 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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Three retired soldiers, the gunner Pankrac, dragoon Bimbác and military cook Servác, have been released from the army. When good-hearted elves give them magical gifts, they ponder on how to best make use of them. They end up going to the kingdom of Monte Albo, where Bimbác falls in love with Princess Bosana. She is beautiful but also cunning, gradually taking the veteran's gifts and having them expelled. The king and princess rejoice in all of the money they'll make with the magical items, while the veterans figure out what the most important thing in the world is...
Fri 01.06.2018 | 11:10The Feather Fairy (1985)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood, Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Juraj Jakubisko
Germany, Slovak Republic, 1985, 89 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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The Feather Fairy saves young Jacob from his deathbed because she likes that he's not even afraid of death. She takes him home and lets him shake her big, duvet which makes it snow on Earth. Despite the trouble he causes, like making it snow in the desert, The Feather Fairy likes Jacob and helps hims after he sets out into the world among people, where he is captivated by his love for the beautiful Elizabeth. But before they can get married, Jacob and Elizabeth face trouble from her evil step-mother and her daughter Dora. As well has with Death, who is still after Jacob.
Fri 01.06.2018 | 13:00Ruffiano and Sweetteeth (1997)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Karel Smyczek
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, 1997, 99 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
When the old bandit Ruffiano realizes that his son has grown into a nice but uneducated young man, he sends him to a monastery to be educated by monks, where he becomes a gentle young man. When his father lays on his deathbed, he promises to take over his trade. When his father dies, the young Ruffiano has a hard time; well-raised, he isn't able to rob anyone. Fortunately, he meets up with the woodcutter Drnec, with whom he ends up visiting a sultan looking to cure his princess. Instead of a cure, however, the princess "gets sick" in love with Ruffiano...
Fri 01.06.2018 | 13:10Radúz and Mahulena (1970)
Section: Golden Slipper for Special Contribution in Children´s and Youth Cinema
Directed by: Petr Weigl
Czechoslovakia, 1970, 115 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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A classic story about the perilous journey of two young people, the magus Prince Raduz and the Tartar Princess Mahulena – from neighboring enemy kingdoms – who must overcome the various snares, adversities, and spells through their love.