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Browse 15 movies from Studio Filmów Lalkowych w Tuszynie
Paper cutouts over images of mixed colorful liquids, creating hypnotizing swirls and aesthetic explosions, as well as combining original and futurological sounds. Starting with the relentless hunting of antelopes, the geometric cutouts show the constant struggle between the warring groups. We have been observing it since the primeval times, when the tools of the battles were arches and spears, through the times of the domination of swords, later replaced by firearms. The increasing automation and power of war machines, the emergence of tanks and aircraft, eventually the use of weapons of mass destruction lead to total annihilation
Jul 1962
An animated short film in which many men work many years on a machine which is revealed to be something very common.
Dec 1961
The sounds of the backyard Katarynka, which irritate Mr. Tomasz's sensitive ear, are the only source of emotion for the blind girl.
Jan 1956
The devil, conjured up during an illusionist's show, escapes and plays mischievous tricks.
Jan 1959
The Tatars invaded the Kraków castle of Princess Kinga. Her courtiers perform spells to repel attacks and save Kinga. Fortunately, Kinga will manage to escape the chase, and a Tatar remains in Krakow as Lajkonik.
Jan 1960
A flat, two-dimensional poet is persecuted by a three-dimensional society. He falls in love with the banker's daughter. The girl's father refuses to agree to her daughter's relationship with someone who is flat, leading to a tragedy.
Jan 1961
Professor Bączyński, having removed all dangers that could befall his family, goes out into the street and is hit by a car.
Jan 1957
A modernized version of the fairy tale about Red Riding Hood, in which a little pig goes on her way to her grandmother. During a hike through the forest, a bad wolf attacks her.
A “Puppetoon” style retelling of the tragic tale of Orpheus and his lost love. It features a very vivid rendering of the Underworld, with Hades and Persephone represented as strange iconic totems.
Jul 1961
A story about the adventures of a girl made out of dumplings, who along with a bunny, goes on a trip to Toruń, the land of gingerbread.
In the Russian town of Głupów, there is a strange governor who has a music box in his head. When the music box breaks down, anarchy reigns in the town.
An enthusiast of morning gymnastics is so entangled during exercise that a doctor's intervention is needed.
A classic fairy tale about two sisters: one good and hardworking and the other lazy...
King Ćwieczek II's daughter Beatka plays in the garden. She was interested in flowers growing behind the wall and despite warnings from her babysitter she goes outside. That's where she's kidnapped by the dragon Maok. The King promises half the kingdom to whoever saves the Princess. Three knights take on this challenge. However, none of them succeed. In the gingerbread land, where the dragon takes the princess, the shoemaker Dratewka follows, and succeeds in defeating the beast and returning her home safely.
Jan 1958