The Gift (1947)

Trnka reached new heights of modernist abstraction with this innovative, surrealist mini-masterwork, which critic Jean-Pierre Coursodon praised as the Citizen Kane of animation.

Director: Jiří Krejčík, Jiří Trnka
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 15 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jan Rychlík
Cinematography: Vladimír Novotný
Editing: Helena Lebdušková
Production: Krátký film Praha – Studio Bratři v triku
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gift about?
Trnka reached new heights of modernist abstraction with this innovative, surrealist mini-masterwork, which critic Jean-Pierre Coursodon praised as the Citizen Kane of animation.
Who directed The Gift?
The Gift was directed by Jiří Krejčík, Jiří Trnka.
Who stars in The Gift?
The Gift stars František Filipovský.
How long is The Gift?
The Gift has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is The Gift?
The Gift is a Animation, Comedy, Romance film.
Where was The Gift produced?
The Gift was produced in Czechoslovakia.