Pastýř a princezna (1993)

Three suitors, three princes, vie for the hand of Princess Lejada. But she rejects them all. The offended suitors decide to punish the proud princess and offer her an unknown young man as a suitor of noble birth. But he is a poor shepherd who falls in love with the princess, and she with him. However, he must not reveal his true identity. He promises to remain silent and do as he is told. In the end, however, he confesses to the princess who he really is. This enrages the princes and suitors... The theme of the fairy tale is loosely based on a Hindu myth belonging to the field of Indian religious literature and dealing with the fates of gods and earthly heroes. The main character is the Hindu goddess Kali, a symbol of maternal instincts and cults. The second hero is her son, a young shepherd who, at the end of the fairy tale, takes his mother's name in her divine honor. The story takes place in India in the 6th century BC.

Director: Věra Jordánová
Genre: Fantasy, Family, Romance, TV Movie
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Vadim Petrov
Cinematography: František Němec
Editing: Věra Štěpánková, Marie Maršálková
Production: Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds

Keywords

based on novel or book, fairy tale, based on myths, legends or folklore

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pastýř a princezna about?
Three suitors, three princes, vie for the hand of Princess Lejada. But she rejects them all. The offended suitors decide to punish the proud princess and offer her an unknown young man as a suitor of noble birth. But he is a poor shepherd who falls in love with the princess, and she with him. However, he must not reveal his true identity. He promises to remain silent and do as he is told. In the end, however, he confesses to the princess who he really is. This enrages the princes and suitors... The theme of the fairy tale is loosely based on a Hindu myth belonging to the field of Indian religious literature and dealing with the fates of gods and earthly heroes. The main character is the Hindu goddess Kali, a symbol of maternal instincts and cults. The second hero is her son, a young shepherd who, at the end of the fairy tale, takes his mother's name in her divine honor. The story takes place in India in the 6th century BC.
Who directed Pastýř a princezna?
Pastýř a princezna was directed by Věra Jordánová.
Who stars in Pastýř a princezna?
Pastýř a princezna stars Ivan Jiřík, Klára Kovaříková, Jana Hlaváčová, Rudolf Pellar, Jan Šťastný, Otto Rošetzký.
What genre is Pastýř a princezna?
Pastýř a princezna is a Fantasy, Family, Romance, TV Movie film.
Where was Pastýř a princezna produced?
Pastýř a princezna was produced in Czech Republic.
What are the themes of Pastýř a princezna?
The themes of Pastýř a princezna include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.