The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1978)

The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1978) poster

Krabat, a beggar boy, is lured to become an apprentice to an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of other boys, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas one of the boys has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person who is allowed to use a secret spell: The Koraktor.

Director: Karel Zeman
Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: František Belfín
Cinematography: Bohuslav Pikhart, Zdeněk Krupa
Editing: Ivan Matouš
Production: Süddeutscher Rundfunk, Filmové studio Gottwaldov
Country: Czechoslovakia, Germany
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Wizards and Sorcery, Wizard's Apprentice: Hidden Talent, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Sorcerer's Apprentice and Trials

Keywords

jealousy, based on novel or book, magic, sorcerer's apprentice, apprentice, legerdemain, middle ages (476-1453), raven, christmas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sorcerer's Apprentice about?
Krabat, a beggar boy, is lured to become an apprentice to an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of other boys, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas one of the boys has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person who is allowed to use a secret spell: The Koraktor.
Who directed The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was directed by Karel Zeman.
Who stars in The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice stars Luděk Munzar, Jaroslav Moučka.
How long is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a Animation, Fantasy film.
Where was The Sorcerer's Apprentice produced?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was produced in Czechoslovakia, Germany.
What are the themes of The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The themes of The Sorcerer's Apprentice include: Wizards and Sorcery, Wizard's Apprentice: Hidden Talent, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Sorcerer's Apprentice and Trials.