The Queen of the Waves (1936)

An animated short film that explains in a pedagogical way how the radio transmission works. Created by Czech filmmakers it was commissioned by Argentina Schools. The film tells the story of Curious, an extraterrestrial child that reaches the planet earth attracted by the sound waves. There he meets the Queen of Waves, an ethereal figure who teaches her step by step the process by which sound is captured, amplified, modulated and transformed into electromagnetic vibrations to be transmitted by a radial antenna.

Director: Irena Dodalová, Karel Dodal
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jaroslav Ježek
Production: IRE-Film
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

radio transmission, educational

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Queen of the Waves about?
An animated short film that explains in a pedagogical way how the radio transmission works. Created by Czech filmmakers it was commissioned by Argentina Schools. The film tells the story of Curious, an extraterrestrial child that reaches the planet earth attracted by the sound waves. There he meets the Queen of Waves, an ethereal figure who teaches her step by step the process by which sound is captured, amplified, modulated and transformed into electromagnetic vibrations to be transmitted by a radial antenna.
Who directed The Queen of the Waves?
The Queen of the Waves was directed by Irena Dodalová, Karel Dodal.
Who stars in The Queen of the Waves?
The Queen of the Waves stars Josef Skupa, Anna Kreuzmannová, František Havel.
How long is The Queen of the Waves?
The Queen of the Waves has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is The Queen of the Waves?
The Queen of the Waves is a Animation, Documentary film.
Where was The Queen of the Waves produced?
The Queen of the Waves was produced in Czechoslovakia.