Little Otik (2001)

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

Little Otik (2001) poster

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.

Director: Jan Švankmajer
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Animation
Runtime: 132 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Juraj Galvánek
Editing: Marie Zemanová
Production: ATHANOR, Illuminations Films
Country: Czech Republic, United Kingdom
Language: Český
Box Office: $116,710
Original Language: cs

Keywords

baby, based on fairy tale

Trailer

Little Otik Trailer

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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 shape of a child. However the woman takes the root as her baby and starts to pretend that it is real.
Who directed Little Otik?
Little Otik was directed by Jan Švankmajer.
Who stars in Little Otik?
Little Otik stars Veronika Žilková, Jan Hartl, Jaroslava Kretschmerová, Pavel Nový, Kristina Adamcová, Dagmar Stríbrná.
How long is Little Otik?
Little Otik has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
What genre is Little Otik?
Little Otik is a Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Animation film.
How much did Little Otik gross?
Little Otik grossed $116,710 worldwide.
Where was Little Otik produced?
Little Otik was produced in Czech Republic, United Kingdom.