Animation, Fantasy, Drama
A darkly brilliant stop-motion adaptation of The Pied Piper of Hamelin about a plague of rats that punish townsfolk corrupt with greed. One of Czechoslovakia's most ambitious animation projects of the 1980s, notable for its unusual dark art direction, innovative animation techniques and use of a fictitious language.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
The Blue Angel
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Ratatouille
Beyond Ghatanothoa
EverAfter
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Highway Rat
Adventures of Gumby: A Sample
John Bull
the birth of the journey before death.
Zlatá princezna
The Holiday of Disobedience
Wind in the Willows
Snow White and the Fairytale Fun Force
Toys
Bluebeard
Pollock
Lost Property Office
Athomic
Speeding, of Course
SIMILAR MOVIES
The Blue Angel
IMDB 7.3 | Apr , 1930
Prim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a local club, The Blue Angel, in an attempt to catch them there. Seeing Lola perform, the teacher is filled with lust, eventually resigning his position at the school to marry the young woman. However, his marriage to a coquette -- whose job is to entice men -- proves to be more difficult than Rath imagined.The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
IMDB 7.9 | Feb , 1920
Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.Ratatouille
IMDB 7.8 | Jun , 2007
Remy, a resident of Paris, has quite a sophisticated palate. He would love to become a chef so he can create and enjoy culinary masterpieces to his heart's delight. The only problem is, Remy is a rat. When he winds up in the sewer beneath one of Paris' finest restaurants, Remy finds himself ideally placed to realize his dream. He forms an unusual alliance with the restaurants rookie employee, and together they work through challenges stemming from Head Chef Skinner, Remy’s colony, and renowned food critic Anton Ego, who strikes fear in the hearts of chefs all throughout France.Beyond Ghatanothoa
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2025
Leaving their sick village on a mission of aid, two Xelphins: the brave Kia and her anxious brother Tiyog must navigate the forest without disturbing their mountain god Ghatanothoa and the vicious creatures of darkness. But what are Kia's true intentions once they cross Beyond Ghatanothoa?EverAfter
IMDB 7.4 | Jul , 1998
Danielle, a vibrant young woman, was forced into servitude after the death of her father when she was a young girl. Danielle's stepmother, Rodmilla, is a heartless woman who forces Danielle to do the cooking and cleaning, while she tries to marry off the eldest of her two daughters to the prince. But Danielle's life takes a wonderful turn when, under the guise of a visiting royal, she meets the charming Prince Henry.The Nightmare Before Christmas
IMDB 7.8 | Oct , 1993
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.The Highway Rat
IMDB 6.4 | Oct , 2018
The tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.Adventures of Gumby: A Sample
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2016
Art Clokey's first clay animation film was Gumbasia (1953), a short film showcasing a series of clay shapes twisting, turning and contorting in kaleidoscopic patterns. Clokey showed the film to producer Sam Engel, who suggested that Clokey apply the technique to form children's stories. Although the next film Adventures of Gumby: A Sample (1955) was never televised, it is confirmed to be the first pilot episode of what would become The Gumby Show. Soon afterward, Clokey completed the second pilot for the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) through the financial assistance of Engel. Entitled Gumby on the Moon (which Moon Trip Part 1, the actual first episode), this marked the television debut of Gumby. The cartoon was presented on Howdy Doody to much success, and led to the development of the series The Gumby Show.John Bull
IMDB 5 | Nov , 1917
Advertising for the 7th War Loan. Animation with intertitles in verse form, altering the expression of John Bull by the respective war bonds into a grimace.the birth of the journey before death.
IMDB 0 | May , 2025
The journey before the inevitable, the clock starts ticking, life begins and ends.Zlatá princezna
IMDB 5 | Dec , 2001
The princess, who laughs at the lake lord's feelings because of his non-human appearance, is herself transformed into a living golden statue. The curse can only be broken by the love of a man who loves her just as she is.The Holiday of Disobedience
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1977
About that, how parents abandoned the disobedient children and returned only then, when they reformed.Wind in the Willows
IMDB 5.6 | Dec , 1988
Based on Kenneth Grahame's classic children's yarn, this charming animated tale follows four colorful talking critters: the blithe Mr. Toad, the sensible Mole, the urbane Rat and the cranky but insightful Badger. When Mr. Toad's passion for cars lands him in dutch, it's up to his three woodland cohorts to bail him out and restore his reputation by outfoxing a horde of underhanded weasels.Snow White and the Fairytale Fun Force
IMDB 2 | Feb , 2023
Little Snow White is growing up fast and when her bestie Dorothy is in trouble, the sassy princess quickly calls on the bravest gang of fairytale characters ever assembled to come to her friend's rescue. Meet adorable Little Red Riding Hood, mischievous Pinocchio, big-hearted Robin Hood and brave King Arthur. Together they are the Fairytale Fun Force and they are ready to spring into action. Blunderboar the giant and his trusty hound Jack have stolen Cupid's arrow, Hatter's tea set and the Cheshire's Cat body to create a magic potion that will trap Dorothy in Oz forever. Will Snow White and her posse rescue Alice and defeat Blunderboar? Join your favorite fairytale characters to find out in Snow White And The Fairytale Fun Force.Toys
IMDB 7 | Jan , 1966
Window shopping children watch as toy soldiers come to life and fight a war with all its unvarnished ferocity and horror.Bluebeard
IMDB 6.3 | Jul , 1901
A young woman becomes the eighth wife of the wealthy Bluebeard, whose first seven wives have died under mysterious circumstances.Pollock
IMDB 6.7 | Sep , 2000
In August of 1949, Life Magazine ran a banner headline that begged the question: "Jackson Pollock: Is he the greatest living painter in the United States?" The film is a look back into the life of an extraordinary man, a man who has fittingly been called "an artist dedicated to concealment, a celebrity who nobody knew." As he struggled with self-doubt, engaging in a lonely tug-of-war between needing to express himself and wanting to shut the world out, Pollock began a downward spiral.Lost Property Office
IMDB 6.2 | Jun , 2017
A clerk at a lost property office is faced with unexpected change, and plans an unconventional response.Athomic
IMDB 5.2 | Feb , 1970
A Scientist-physicist created a living atom that here ran on will. Without control he brings many destructions, though follows kind intentions. But a scientist eventually compels him to work on a benefit to the people.Speeding, of Course
IMDB 7.5 | Mar , 2025
70-year-old Timo makes the most of his short ride to work. Speeding up on a bicycle ends up in a ditch, but the adrenaline rush leaves a feeling of pleasure.