The Loveliest Riddle (2008)
Overview
Inspired by two fairy tales by Jan Drda, this film tells the story of young Matěj, who enjoys a good riddle. When he is chased off by a farmer for falling in love with his daughter Majdalenka, he sets off to the castle to see the princess, who presents her suitors with three riddles. But Matěj always escapes any pitfalls that he may encounter. (filmovyprehled)
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | cs |
| Popularity | 0.3376 |
Directed By
Zdeněk Troška
Crew
Zdeněk Troška
Jan Drda
Zdeněk Troška
Marek Kališ
David Ployhar
Miloš Krkoška
TOP CAST
Jan Dolanský
Matěj
Taťána Krchovová
Majdalenka
Ladislav Potměšil
král
Veronika Khek Kubařová
princezna Rozmarýnka
Miroslav Táborský
Madlafous
Miroslav Hrabě
Ondra
Taťjana Medvecká
dvorní dáma
Pavel Kikinčuk
Hofmistr
Kamila Kikinčuková
dvorní dáma
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