The Pied Piper of Hamelin Open this page in a new window for printing
Krysar
55 minutes, 35 mm, colour, 1985
Puppet animation
Audience: adults
Commentary: none

Producer: KF a.s. + TV 2000 and SWF Baden
Director: Jiri Barta
Designer: Jiri Barta

A modern version of the medieval German legend about a rat-catcher that punishes the sinful and insolent town Hammeln. It is one of the most complex animated film ever shot. The original legend serves only as a basis for a completely new, exceptional art piece from both artistic and film point of view. The film deserves its place among the masterpieces of the Czech and world animation.

Awards: The main prize of the festival - New Castle 1986, The main prize in the category + Prize for the best music - Royan 1986, The Golden Plaque for the best animated film - Chicago 1986, "Golden Mikeldi" - Bilbao 1986, The prize for the best animated film - Espinho 1986, FIPRESCI Special Mention + CIGA Special Mention - San Sebastian 1986, Prize for animation - Madrid 1987, Prize for the best directing + Prize for the best photography - Sao Paulo 1987, The main prize in the category - Salerno 1988, "Alencon Lace" - Alencon 1989

All films directed by Jiri Barta:
A Ballad About Green Wood • The Club of the Laid Off • The Design • Disc jockey • The Last Booty • The Pied Piper of Hamelin • Riddles For a Candy • The Vanished World of Gloves

All films designed by Jiri Barta:
The Design • Disc jockey • The Last Booty • The Pied Piper of Hamelin • Riddles For a Candy • The Vanished World of Gloves