Voděnka (2005)

The spring nymph Voděnka is actually a girl from the human race who was taken in as an orphan by three magical aunts – Jezinka, Polednice, and Bludička. The aunts entrusted Voděnka with a magical jug and the task of taking care of all the springs and streams. On his way home, a young potter named Jirka gets lost in the marshes and accidentally breaks the jug. He also meets Voděnka, falls in love with her, and promises to fix what he has done. In order to make a new jug, he must complete the tasks set by Voděnka's aunts and also obtain potter's clay from a secret place in the marshes, which is guarded by the treacherous mud goblin Vodouch. Vodouch has his own designs on Voděnka and, together with the wild girl Rosnatka, sets all kinds of traps for Jirka...

Director: Otakar Kosek
Genre: Fantasy, Family
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Karel Holas
Cinematography: Radka Šplíchalová
Editing: Michal Cuc
Production: Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds

Keywords

fairy tale

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Voděnka about?
The spring nymph Voděnka is actually a girl from the human race who was taken in as an orphan by three magical aunts – Jezinka, Polednice, and Bludička. The aunts entrusted Voděnka with a magical jug and the task of taking care of all the springs and streams. On his way home, a young potter named Jirka gets lost in the marshes and accidentally breaks the jug. He also meets Voděnka, falls in love with her, and promises to fix what he has done. In order to make a new jug, he must complete the tasks set by Voděnka's aunts and also obtain potter's clay from a secret place in the marshes, which is guarded by the treacherous mud goblin Vodouch. Vodouch has his own designs on Voděnka and, together with the wild girl Rosnatka, sets all kinds of traps for Jirka...
Who directed Voděnka?
Voděnka was directed by Otakar Kosek.
Who stars in Voděnka?
Voděnka stars Tatiana Dyková, Václav Rašilov, Miroslav Vladyka, Naďa Konvalinková, Zuzana Bydžovská, Nina Divíšková.
What genre is Voděnka?
Voděnka is a Fantasy, Family film.
Where was Voděnka produced?
Voděnka was produced in Czech Republic.
What are the themes of Voděnka?
The themes of Voděnka include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.