| The Tale of John and Mary | |
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 Poster for the film | |
| Directed by | Karel Zeman |
| Written by | Karel Zeman |
| Starring |
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| Narrated by | Otakar Brousek |
| Cinematography | Zdenék Krupa |
| Edited by | Ivan Matous |
| Music by | Karel Svoboda |
Production company | Filmové Studio Gottwaldov |
| Distributed by | Ustredni Pujcovna Filmu |
Release date |
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Running time | 64 minutes |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Language | Czech |
The Tale of John and Mary (Czech: Pohádka o Honzíkovi a Mařence) is a 1980 Czechoslovak animated film directed by Karel Zeman. This is the last film by Zeman,[1] based on Czech fairy tales.[2][3] The film is created using cutout animation.[4]
The images of John and Mary were featured at the 200 Czech Crown silver coin minted in memory of Zeman.[5]
- ^ Godwin, Kenneth George. "The pleasures of hand-made animation". Cagey Films. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "A Ship With Painted Sails: The Fabulous Animation Of Karel Zeman". University of California, Berkeley. 13 May 2001. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ spa. "Vrací se Zemanovy filmy Na kometě i Pohádka o Honzíkovi a Mařence" (in Czech). iDNES.cz. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "Invention for Destruction". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ "200-crown silver coin Karel Zeman proof". Czech Republic State Mint. Retrieved 8 August 2015.