Prince Bajaja (1971)
The hero of this popular fairy tale is a young prince who, after the death of his parents, goes out into the world. During his travels he meets a magical talking horse and falls in love with the beautiful princess Slavna. On the advice of his horse, he binds one eye and pretends to be dumb and enters into service as the castle gardener.
Director: Antonín Kachlík
Genre: Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: December 17, 1971
Cast
- Ivan Palúch - Prince Bajaja
- Magda Vášáryová - Princess Slavěna
- František Velecký - Black Prince
- Jiří Krampol - Yokel
- Josef Kubíček - Yokel
- Karel Hábl - Yokel
- Gustav Opočenský - King
- Karel Augusta - Wandering Knight
- Jiří Ptáčník - Princelet
- František Kubíček - Princelet's Servant
Screenplay
- František Pavlíček (Screenplay)
- Ota Hofman (Creative Producer)
- Antonín Kachlík (Screenplay)
- Božena Němcová (Book)
Music: Vladimír Sommer
Cinematography: Jiří Macák
Editing: Jaromír Janáček
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Enchanted Kingdom and Castle Siege, Underwater Kingdom and Sea Magic, Forgotten Kingdom and Royal Heir Return
Keywords
princess, armor, magic, kingdom, horse, prince, castle, knight, dragon, based on children's book, gardener
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prince Bajaja about?
- The hero of this popular fairy tale is a young prince who, after the death of his parents, goes out into the world. During his travels he meets a magical talking horse and falls in love with the beautiful princess Slavna. On the advice of his horse, he binds one eye and pretends to be dumb and enters into service as the castle gardener.
- Who directed Prince Bajaja?
- Prince Bajaja was directed by Antonín Kachlík.
- Who stars in Prince Bajaja?
- Prince Bajaja stars Ivan Palúch, Magda Vášáryová, František Velecký, Jiří Krampol, Josef Kubíček, Karel Hábl.
- How long is Prince Bajaja?
- Prince Bajaja has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Prince Bajaja?
- Prince Bajaja is a Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was Prince Bajaja produced?
- Prince Bajaja was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of Prince Bajaja?
- The themes of Prince Bajaja include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Enchanted Kingdom and Castle Siege, Underwater Kingdom and Sea Magic, Forgotten Kingdom and Royal Heir Return.