The Adventure of St. Gallen (1961)

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This tale is set in the Middle Ages at a time when throughout West Europe, evening prayers always ended thus: “Lord, spare us from the arrows of the Magyars!’ The tranquillity of St. Gallen monastery is thrown into confusion by news that the marauding Magyar hordes are on their way, hearing this, the friars, who have grown soft carousing, flee to the hills. Just a single monk, modest friar Heribáld, remains in the monastery. The historical satire is packed with humorous anachronisms: Heribáld’s pocket watch, for instance, is an hourglass that acts as an alarm clock, and the film’s crew are depicted in the credits wearing medieval costume on ornate historiated initials. The film’s sarcastic method of portrayal is also fully in evidence in the caricature puppet characters designed by Ottó Foky.

Director: István Imre
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 15 min
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Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Adventure of St. Gallen about?
This tale is set in the Middle Ages at a time when throughout West Europe, evening prayers always ended thus: “Lord, spare us from the arrows of the Magyars!’ The tranquillity of St. Gallen monastery is thrown into confusion by news that the marauding Magyar hordes are on their way, hearing this, the friars, who have grown soft carousing, flee to the hills. Just a single monk, modest friar Heribáld, remains in the monastery. The historical satire is packed with humorous anachronisms: Heribáld’s pocket watch, for instance, is an hourglass that acts as an alarm clock, and the film’s crew are depicted in the credits wearing medieval costume on ornate historiated initials. The film’s sarcastic method of portrayal is also fully in evidence in the caricature puppet characters designed by Ottó Foky.
Who directed The Adventure of St. Gallen?
The Adventure of St. Gallen was directed by István Imre.
How long is The Adventure of St. Gallen?
The Adventure of St. Gallen has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is The Adventure of St. Gallen?
The Adventure of St. Gallen is a Animation film.
Where was The Adventure of St. Gallen produced?
The Adventure of St. Gallen was produced in Hungary.