Movies and TvShows featuring "european-fantasy" theme.
David (Jiří Macháček) has one task: to investigate paranormal cases. But he doesn't feel like it. It's the 1980s, and there are a lot of annoying people who call each other "comrade." He doesn't believe in anything paranormal anyway. He prefers to sit in his office, pretending to work on research into satanic references in Western music, and enjoys listening to LPs that no one else in the country has. The world would be beautiful, but his superior assigns him a new colleague, Vojta (Jan Cina). This overzealous newcomer talks about pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and how science doesn't have answers to all the mysteries of the world yet. This mismatched duo has no choice but to cooperate in investigating bizarre cases that all other security forces in the state can't handle. To make it harder, they are constantly monitored by a pair of StB agents – the tough agent Snížková (Anna Fialová) and the sweetheart Hora (Leoš Noha).
Orpheus, a poet in France, gets entangled in a surreal and existential journey when he encounters death and travels to the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice. As he grapples with his desires, loneliness, and the quest for the meaning of life, Orpheus faces numerous challenges, including a magic mirror and a series of mystical events. This poetic and thought-provoking black-and-white film explores themes of love, mortality, and the power of art.
The Fabulous Baron Munchausen follows the titular character as he regales people with incredible stories and embarks on extraordinary adventures. From riding a cannonball to the moon to battling a giant fish, the baron's tales are filled with wonder and excitement. Along the way, he encounters a sultan, a princess, and a beauty known as the rose. With a mixture of animation and live-action sequences, this film brings to life the fantastical world of the baron.
The hero of this popular fairy tale is a young prince who, after the death of his parents, goes out into the world. During his travels he meets a magical talking horse and falls in love with the beautiful princess Slavna. On the advice of his horse, he binds one eye and pretends to be dumb and enters into service as the castle gardener.
Testament of Orpheus is a poetic and surreal biography film about a renowned poet. The film explores themes of art, creation, and the mysteries of life and death. It follows the journey of the poet as he navigates through various surreal and symbolic landscapes, encountering different characters along the way.
The Red Balloon is a heartwarming story about a young boy in Paris who befriends a red balloon. Together, they go on magical adventures through the city streets, evading bullies and exploring the wonders of Paris. This charming film explores themes of friendship, childhood innocence, and the power of imagination. With minimal dialogue, it relies on visual storytelling to capture the audience's hearts.
In the mystical city of Baghdad, a skilled thief named Ahmed embarks on a dangerous quest to save the beautiful princess, who has been kidnapped by an evil sorcerer. Along the way, Ahmed encounters various obstacles, including slavery, violent battles, and hallucinations. With the help of a magical blue rose and his quick wit, Ahmed must overcome these challenges and rescue the princess before it's too late.
Tony is wasting away at home. His controlling parents want to protect him mostly because, once he takes off his mask and gloves, he glows. But his new friend, Shelly, doesn't seem to mind it at all, as their house is shrouded in darkness.
In this comedic adventure, a group of characters embark on a mission to wake up a cursed sleeping princess. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and hilarious situations in a fictitious kingdom. Can they overcome challenges and save the princess?
Gerard, Mara and Jiri are addicted to heroin. The trio's struggle to kick the habit is more complicated than they expected. And then something happens that changes everything.
Tom Thumb is a miniature person who goes on an adventure to save his village from an evil queen. Along the way, he faces challenges and uses his wit and courage to triumph over adversity.
In this supernatural comedy, a young tourist visits a haunted castle in Germany and discovers a ghost dog. As he explores the castle, he encounters paranormal phenomenon, singing ghosts, and even a dancing bed. The castle's transformation from an ordinary tourist attraction to a haunted adventure is filled with humor, music, and eerie encounters.
Once Upon a Time, There Was a King... is a comedic fantasy movie based on a short story. It tells the story of a king who is challenged by his three daughters to find a magical cooking salt that can turn any dish into a delicious meal. Along the way, he encounters a drunken man in the woods, an old woman with magical powers, and a fairy godmother. The king's journey takes him through a series of hilarious and magical events as he learns valuable lessons about family, love, and the power of food.
A baleful limping man walks through Prague. He is Asmodeus (Juraj Herz), the fiend of lustfulness, entertaining himself by putting together by magic couples of lovers. He only fails at the swimming pool. Zuzana (Jana Sulcová), the good-looking blonde, ignores the men whom the devil foists off onto her. She loves Honza (Václav Neckár) and the boy shares her feelings. The fiend is annoyed by the couple and tries to provoke a row. He sends heavy rain to force them into a hotel and then warns Zuzana's father by phone, but the young lovers manage to get out in time. Then the obstinate Asmodeus takes Honza in his sleep to the Institute for Emotional Disorders, where he shows him the ugly sides of love - hysteria, voyeurism, fetishism, suicide attempts...
In this stop-motion animation, the Sandman is depicted as a trickster creature lurking in the shadows, instilling fear of darkness in innocent victims. With symbolism and visual metaphors, the film explores themes of fear, darkness, and the power of imagination. The story follows a mouse who encounters the Sandman and goes on a dark and eerie adventure through a scary house, encountering various creatures and legends along the way. The film is brought to life through stunning puppet animation and claymation, inspired by the German Expressionism movement.
Wandering through the forest, a woodcutter finds a golden fern whose seed turns into a beautiful woman - they fall in love. After getting drunk in a village feast, he gets to sign up to the army. The fairy gives him a shirt to wear and asks him to swear he will never abandon it. At the war front, he falls in love with the the colonel's daughter and will have to perform various feats to get her attention.
The first puppet kinescope in the world. 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.
In the enchanting kingdom of Arendelle, a brave princess embarks on a magical quest to find the legendary Golden Star. Along the way, she encounters challenges, meets new friends, and discovers the true power of love and friendship. This heartwarming family film is filled with fantasy, romance, and the power of imagination. Join the princess on this unforgettable adventure!
Johann Faust comes back to life. After centuries spent in darkness he unleashes a night of terror in Prague, with vampires, zombies and mutants. This time, Faust has a new obsession - to get even with his past life and his family. There is also the devil Mephistopheles, who controls everything like a puppeteer from afar. The film based on Goethe's iconic work and unpublished, short stories by F. Kotleta and K. Sněgoňová presenting bloody coctail of horror and fantasy.
