A Midsummer's Night Dream(1959)
76 min · Animation, Fantasy, Comedy · Directed by Jiří Trnka
Released
The first puppet film shot in CinemaScope. It is based on the famous poetic comedy by William Shakespeare. Three worlds meet in this story: the noble world of three Athens couples, a common popular world of tradesmen amateur theatre and a fairy-tale happiness of magic creatures as elves and nymphs. The film is considered the most remarkable Jiří Trnka's work and a milestone in the history of the world animation.
Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Theatrical
- December 18, 1961
