The Firebird (1997)
The sick King Jorgen worries about the marriage of his daughter Elena. The fairytale-like, dramatic confusion triggers a shimmering golden fire bird with its wondrous song every full moon night - it makes the king heal and brings the "good" prince as husband of the "good" Princess Elena.
Director: Václav Vorlíček
Genre: Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: February 27, 1997
Cast
- Tina Ruland - Princess Elena
- Manou Lubowski - Prince Afron
- Ondřej Brousek - Prince Otmar
- Horst Buchholz - King Jorgen
- Karel Roden - Magician Skeleton
- Marián Labuda - Hunchback
- Jiřina Bohdalová - Jadwiga
- Jiří Langmajer - Prince Wolf
- Martin Zounar - Gustav
- Jozef Adamovič - Delegate
Screenplay
- Miloš Macourek (Screenplay)
- Miloš Macourek (Story)
- Jacob Grimm (Book)
- Wilhelm Grimm (Book)
- Gabriela Osvaldová (Lyricist)
Music: Ondřej Soukup
Cinematography: Rudolf Blaháček
Editing: Dalibor Lipský
Production: Art Oko Film, In Film Praha
Country: Czech Republic, Germany
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Fairytales Reimagined, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Wizards and Sorcery, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Wizard's Apprentice: Hidden Talent
Keywords
princess, fairy tale, prince, based on children's book, wizard, firebird
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Firebird about?
- The sick King Jorgen worries about the marriage of his daughter Elena. The fairytale-like, dramatic confusion triggers a shimmering golden fire bird with its wondrous song every full moon night - it makes the king heal and brings the "good" prince as husband of the "good" Princess Elena.
- Who directed The Firebird?
- The Firebird was directed by Václav Vorlíček.
- Who stars in The Firebird?
- The Firebird stars Tina Ruland, Manou Lubowski, Ondřej Brousek, Horst Buchholz, Karel Roden, Marián Labuda.
- How long is The Firebird?
- The Firebird has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Firebird?
- The Firebird is a Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Firebird produced?
- The Firebird was produced in Czech Republic, Germany.
- What are the themes of The Firebird?
- The themes of The Firebird include: Fairytales Reimagined, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Wizards and Sorcery, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Wizard's Apprentice: Hidden Talent.