Several of the works of writer Bohumil Říha have been filmed. This novel by the pro-regime writer also inspired a children’s film, which was directed in 1981 by the experienced family filmmaker Václav Gajer. The story takes place in 1947 and it is based on the popular model of the relationship between a human hero and an indomitable animal protagonist. The tale of the freedom necessary for life, is, of course, beholden to the standards of the time: the Hucul horse that heals an old villager, has remained in the small village in Šumava after the Soviet soldiers have left. This is a pleasing movie that engages with the acting performance of Zdeněk Řehoř and the depiction of the indisputable beauty of the Šumava landscape as shot by cameraman Jan Němeček.
Madeline
Family, Comedy, Drama
6.2
Ronia: The Robber's Daughter
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Family
7.0
101 Dalmatians
Family, Comedy
5.9
Pippi in the South Seas
Adventure, Family
6.9
Curious George
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
6.5
Johnny's Journey
Family
5.0
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
6.3
Charlotte's Web
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
6.2
The Witches
Fantasy, Family, Horror
6.9
Odd Is an Egg
Animation, Family
4.8
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
6.6
The Velveteen Rabbit
Animation, Family, Fantasy
7.0
James and the Giant Peach
Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
6.6
The Cat in the Hat
Family, Comedy, Adventure
5.3
Zorori the Naughty Hero: Heroes of Space
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
10.0
The Boy from Napoli
Animation, Family
5.7
The Indian in the Cupboard
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
6.5
The Brothers Lionheart
Adventure, Fantasy, Family
6.7
Untitled Paddington 4
Family, Comedy, Adventure
0.0
The Three Lives of Thomasina
Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Family
6.8