Drowning of Marzanna (1937)

A perfect marketing film from the 1930s. The short film is an advertisement for Baťa's new products, presented through the traditional celebration of the end of winter – the carrying of a lighted Marzanna into a stream. Plicka once again stylistically outdoes himself in his search for perfection in natural compositions, Moravian costumes, and traditional songs.

Director: Karel Plicka
Runtime: 3 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Karel Plicka

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What is Drowning of Marzanna about?
A perfect marketing film from the 1930s. The short film is an advertisement for Baťa's new products, presented through the traditional celebration of the end of winter – the carrying of a lighted Marzanna into a stream. Plicka once again stylistically outdoes himself in his search for perfection in natural compositions, Moravian costumes, and traditional songs.
Who directed Drowning of Marzanna?
Drowning of Marzanna was directed by Karel Plicka.
How long is Drowning of Marzanna?
Drowning of Marzanna has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).