Castle of Otranto (1977)
An adaptation of the 1764 work of the same name, the first Gothic novel. In this mockumentary, the amateur archaeologist Dr. Vozáb has set to prove that the supernatural ghost love story takes place not in Italy, but in Otranto Castle near Náchod in Czechoslovakia.
Director: Jan Švankmajer
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Cast
- Miloš Frýba - Reporter
- Jaroslav Vozáb - Dr. Vozáb
Screenplay
- Jan Švankmajer (Story)
- Jan Švankmajer (Screenplay)
- Horace Walpole
Music: Zdeněk Liška
Cinematography: Jiří Šafář
Editing: Helena Lebdušková
Production: Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Castle of Otranto about?
- An adaptation of the 1764 work of the same name, the first Gothic novel. In this mockumentary, the amateur archaeologist Dr. Vozáb has set to prove that the supernatural ghost love story takes place not in Italy, but in Otranto Castle near Náchod in Czechoslovakia.
- Who directed Castle of Otranto?
- Castle of Otranto was directed by Jan Švankmajer.
- Who stars in Castle of Otranto?
- Castle of Otranto stars Miloš Frýba, Jaroslav Vozáb.
- How long is Castle of Otranto?
- Castle of Otranto has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Castle of Otranto?
- Castle of Otranto is a Animation film.
- Where was Castle of Otranto produced?
- Castle of Otranto was produced in Czechoslovakia.