Movies and TvShows featuring "european-childrens-literature-on-screen" theme.
Three Wishes for Cinderella is a heartwarming fairy tale about love, perseverance, and magic. Cinderella, a kind and courageous young woman, dreams of finding true love and overcoming the challenges in her life. With the help of her three magical wishes, she embarks on a journey that will change her life forever.
During the 1960s in rural Ireland, a group of boys engage in a war of pranks and sabotage against a rival group, seeking revenge and asserting their dominance. The war escalates, leading to surprising and sometimes violent consequences for the boys involved.
Set in a small French village during the 1910s, War of the Buttons follows the hilarious and often outrageous war between two gangs of children. The boys from the neighboring villages engage in various battles, using unconventional weapons like slingshots and handmade wooden swords. The story unfolds as the children go to great lengths to outwit and outmaneuver each other, leading to unexpected alliances and betrayals. Amidst the chaos, the film explores themes of friendship, tradition, and the innocent rivalry of childhood.
The story of a young woman who takes it upon herself to save her brothers and rid them of a curse which they were put under by their mother.
In a small French village in 1944, two rival groups of children engage in a war of buttons. Amidst the chaos and violence, friendships are formed and tested. The children learn about betrayal, loyalty, and the true cost of war.
Pan Tau is a kind gentleman who wears an elegant suit and is always there when families need him. Although it radiates from a completely different time and not a word is spoken, but everything is there and responds to problems in its own way. There can be magic appearing seemingly randomly among families across all social strata in any way possible by tapping the bowler hat on his head for magical perspective shifts. By doing this, it seems to be ignoring all the laws of physics.
In Little Otik, a married couple unable to conceive a child adopts a wooden log, which they believe is their baby. The log comes to life, turning into a mischievous and murderous creature. As the couple struggles to control their wooden child, chaos ensues in their lives.
Even Mice Belong in Heaven is a stop-motion animated movie that follows the story of a mouse and a fox who form an unlikely friendship in the afterlife. They embark on an adventure filled with love, hate, and reincarnation, exploring themes of friendship and the meaning of life.
Three brothers leave their home to see the world. During their journey, young men as by miracle enter into famous fairy tales (Little Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Twelve Months) and face traps, unexpected moments and even love in a story full of humor and songs.
Young Petr (Adam Novak) and his four friends undergoes several adventures throughout this series--setting a field on fire, sneaking into a theater without paying and many more.
Boniface, a lovable lion, goes on a thrilling trip to Africa, encountering various comedic situations and making new friends along the way.
Angel is a comedic fantasy movie set in the Czech countryside. The story follows an angel who is given a task to save a beggar. To accomplish this, the angel disguises themselves as a monk and seeks help from the Virgin Mary. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and comedic situations. The movie is based on a short story and is part of a franchise. It explores themes of love, faith, and punishment.
Based on a classical czech fairy tale.
