UK import. Blu-ray discs are region free and will play on all compatible Blu-ray players worldwide.

Jiří Trnka: Puppet Master Limited Edition Blu-ray celebrates the extraordinary work of one of animation's true pioneers. Often referred to as the "European Walt Disney," Czech filmmaker Jiří Trnka transformed the art of puppet animation through breathtaking craftsmanship, imaginative storytelling and technical innovation that continues to inspire animators around the world.

This collection brings together two of Trnka's most acclaimed feature-length works. Old Czech Legends adapts beloved national myths and folklore into a sweeping animated epic, while The Czech Year presents a richly detailed portrait of traditional Czech customs, festivals and seasonal celebrations. Together, these landmark productions showcase Trnka's remarkable ability to blend intricate puppet artistry, elaborate set design and timeless storytelling.

Presented from new 4K restorations by the Czech National Film Archive, this definitive collection also includes documentaries, rare short films and extensive archival material exploring the legacy of one of animation's greatest visionaries.

directed by: Jiří Trnka
1947 / 1953 / 165 min total / Czech with English subtitles

Jiří Trnka: Puppet Master Limited Edition (UK Import) [Blu-ray] w/slip

Name: Jiří Trnka: Puppet Master Limited Edition (UK Import) [Blu-ray] w/slip
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BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

• FIRST PRESSING LIMITED EDITION SLIPCASE - strictly limited to 2000 copies
• Old Czech Legends (Staré pověsti české, 1953) and The Czech Year (Špalíček, 1947) presented from 4K restorations by the Czech National Film Archive
• Introductions to both films
• The Puppets of Jiří Trnka documentary
• Archival Czech newsreels on Trnka
• The Hand (Ruka, 1965): Trnka's renowned animated short film
• Badly Painted Hen (Špatně namalovaná slepice, 1963): the acclaimed animated short film by co-screenwriter of Old Czech Legends and regular Trnka collaborator, Jiří Brdečka
• Trailers
• Booklet with writing by experts on Czechoslovak cinema Peter Hames and Jonathan Owen
• New and improved English subtitle translation
• Region free Blu-ray (A/B/C)
• World Premieres on Blu-ray
• More TBC
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