Prince Bayaya (1951)

Prince Bayaya (1951) poster

Bayaya, a young peasant, protected by the spirit of his dead mother, arrives at the castle of the King, where he entertains his three daughters. He soon realizes that the three princesses are nagged by evil spirits. The little peasant manages to rid them of them, fights a duel with a wicked lord who wanted to marry one of the three princesses. He finally wins the heart of the youngest sister while saving the soul of his mother who was in purgatory.

Director: Jiří Trnka
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Family
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Václav Trojan
Cinematography: Emanuel Franek, Ludvík Hájek
Editing: Helena Lebdušková
Production: Loutkový film Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Fairytales Reimagined

Keywords

princess, stop motion, based on children's book, based on myths, legends or folklore, heroic mission, heroic rescue

More Films by Director: Jiří Trnka
More Films in Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prince Bayaya about?
Bayaya, a young peasant, protected by the spirit of his dead mother, arrives at the castle of the King, where he entertains his three daughters. He soon realizes that the three princesses are nagged by evil spirits. The little peasant manages to rid them of them, fights a duel with a wicked lord who wanted to marry one of the three princesses. He finally wins the heart of the youngest sister while saving the soul of his mother who was in purgatory.
Who directed Prince Bayaya?
Prince Bayaya was directed by Jiří Trnka.
How long is Prince Bayaya?
Prince Bayaya has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Prince Bayaya?
Prince Bayaya is a Animation, Fantasy, Family film.
Where was Prince Bayaya produced?
Prince Bayaya was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of Prince Bayaya?
The themes of Prince Bayaya include: Fairytales Reimagined.