Václav Vorlíček: King of Comedies and Fairy Tales

Name: Václav Vorlíček: King of Comedies and Fairy Tales
Director: Zdeněk Zelenka
Genre: Documentary, Fantasy
Released: 2005-12-31
Duration: 52 min
Cast: Václav Vorlíček, Jiřina Bohdalová, Petra Černocká, Jan Hrušínský, Jan Kraus

2005

52m

Documentary Fantasy

Director: Zdeněk Zelenka

Writer: Zdeněk Zelenka

Overview

A documentary exploring the life and career of acclaimed Czech director and screenwriter Václav Vorlíček (1930–2019), known for his imaginative comedies and beloved fairy tale films. From his early days at FAMU and Barrandov Studios to cult classics like Three Wishes for Cinderella and Arabela, the film revisits the legacy of a filmmaker who left a lasting mark on generations of viewers.