Boris Masník
Visual Effects
Known For
The second cartoon by Jiri Trnka that was a sensation at the festival in Cannes in 1946 when it defeated the world animation elite of the time. It is a musical fairy-tale based on a famous folk story about animals that deterred thieves.
The Animals and the Brigands
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Hey, Mister, Let’s Play! Hold On to Your Hat
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice
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Hey, Mister, Let’s Play! How They Went to Sleep
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School for Cats
A stop-motion Sisyphus is overwhelmed by the Czechoslovakian bureaucracy.
The Helpers
A musician is playing his music to some animals, when a hungry lion shows up.
The Lion and the Song
Pilot of the series "Hey, Mister, Let's Play". The story of two bears, the older one is experienced and sly, the younger is naive and gullible. This is the story of how they met in the Czech town of Kolín.
Hey Mister, Let's Play! How They Met At Kolin
This is one of three 15 minute cat films made by Bretislav Pojar in 1960-61. It features mime artist Ladislav Fialka as the painter Honza. He gets into all sorts of trouble when he has to look after two little kittens. It's a mixture of live action and animation. The other two films in the trilogy are Cat’s Promise Cat School Narrator Rudolf Deyl also provided the voice for the first series for Pojar’s Pojdte Pane films in the mid 60s.
Painting is for the Cats
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On a Cat's Word
Astronauts landing on an unknown planet are overcome with greed evoked by all-consuming amoebas transformed into gemstones. The greed kills the entire crew and the amoebas can take over their ship and eventually Earth. Among other techniques, Mergl uses animated xylographic illustrations and the film‘s uniqueness is underscored by its soundtrack.
Laokoon
A look at the series of sacrifices of a man who wants to save up for his object of desire: an automobile.
Ideál
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O komínku zedníky laškovně nakřivo postaveném aneb Souboj pantátův se zedníky
Short movie by Bretislav Pojar
How to Catch a Tiger
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.
Václav Vorlíček: King of Comedies and Fairy Tales
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O pardálu který voněl
The second part of the six-part series “Hey, Mister, Let’s Play”. The bears try go to the water, and the big bear is good and makes himself a car for the little bear.
Hey, Mister, Let’s Play! How the Bears Went Swimming
Short film made by Bretislav Pojar
About the Thick Fog
Fanny is ten year old girl and a very talented gymnast, but suddenly she's getting seriously injured and ends in a wheelchair.
Circle
Anecdotes about the relationship between puppets and mankind.