Grandpa Planted a Beet (1946)

The first Czech cartoon based on a fairy-tale about grandpa, grandma, their granddaughter, dog and cat who all wanted to pull a big beet out from the ground. The picture shows children that a big task can only be fulfilled by joint effort.

Director: Jiří Trnka
Genre: Animation, Family
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Václav Trojan
Cinematography: Vladimír Novotný
Production: Krátký film Praha – Studio Bratři v triku
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: No Language
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on myths, legends or folklore

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grandpa Planted a Beet about?
The first Czech cartoon based on a fairy-tale about grandpa, grandma, their granddaughter, dog and cat who all wanted to pull a big beet out from the ground. The picture shows children that a big task can only be fulfilled by joint effort.
Who directed Grandpa Planted a Beet?
Grandpa Planted a Beet was directed by Jiří Trnka.
How long is Grandpa Planted a Beet?
Grandpa Planted a Beet has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Grandpa Planted a Beet?
Grandpa Planted a Beet is a Animation, Family film.
Where was Grandpa Planted a Beet produced?
Grandpa Planted a Beet was produced in Czechoslovakia.