Václav Vorlíček

Václav Vorlíček Trailers

Little Witch on a Broomstick TrailerVáclav Vorlíček: King of Comedies and Fairy Tales TrailerVladimír Menšík – 75 Trailer

Václav Vorlíček (3 June 1930 – 5 February 2019) was a Czech film director. He studied filmmaking at FAMU from 1951 to 1956. His filmography includes several comedies made in collaboration with screenwriter Miloš Macourek. He directed several children's and fairytale films, most notably Tři oříšky pro Popelku (1973), a Christmas film classic in many European countries.

Most Popular Václav Vorlíček Trailers

Total trailers found: 46

Roztržka Trailer (1957)

15 February 1957

The Firebird Trailer (1997)

27 February 1997

The sick King Jorgen worries about the marriage of his daughter Elena. The fairytale-like, dramatic confusion triggers a shimmering golden fire bird with its wondrous song every full moon night - it makes the king heal and brings the "good" prince as husband of the "good" Princess Elena.

Barrandovské nokturno aneb Jak film tančil a zpíval Trailer (1985)

01 February 1985

The 50th anniversary of the Barrandov studios was celebrated with a spectacular show: many directors and other important people gathered in the expensive decorations of the Variety Theatre auditorium (built for the Circus Humberto series).

Young Wine Trailer (1986)

01 September 1986

Third wine session, this time with a computer. The film was made in direct relation to the audience success of the previous two: "Stormy Wine" and "Ripe Wine".

The Lupinek Case Trailer (1961)

07 April 1961

In a wooden hut used as a canvassing center, members of a children's puppet-theatre group are rehearsing for a production about a journey to the Moon.

The End of Agent W4C Trailer (1967)

06 October 1967

The invincible agent Cyril Juan Borguette alias W4C has been assigned a mission to go to a hotel in Prague, get hold of a saltcellar with a plan for the military exploitation of Venus hidden in it, and hand it over to the beautiful agent Alice.

Vychovatel Trailer (1972)

25 May 1972

Prince and the Evening Star Trailer (1979)

19 October 1979

A wonderful fairytale about looking for love, defeating evil and learning some valuable moral lessons on the way.

Rabín a jeho Golem Trailer (1995)

01 January 1995

The TV fairy tale based on a book of tales and legends from Prague's Old Town. Its author, writer E. Petiška, set the story at the end of the 16th century, during the reign of Rudolf II, when the wise and learned Rabbi Löwe, on the orders of heaven, created the Golem, whose task was to help the oppressed in their fight against their enemies.

Max, Sally and the Magic Phone Trailer (2001)

10 October 2001

Max and Sally, the heroes of popular Czech animated series are leaving the TV in order to become a regular boy and girl.

Three Wishes for Cinderella Trailer (2021)

12 November 2021

Cinderella, a resourceful and independent young girl, is a servant in her stepmother's house and confides in her closest friend the owl.

Václav Vorlíček: King of Comedies and Fairy Tales Trailer (2005)

31 December 2005

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.

Who Wants to Kill Jessie? Trailer (1966)

26 August 1966

In this zany Czechoslovakian comedy, a scientist invents a machine that projects a sleeping person's dream on a screen; disaster soon follows when the machine malfunctions and the cartoon-like dream characters become very real!

Three Wishes for Cinderella Trailer (1973)

16 November 1973

Popelka, a resourceful and independent young girl, is a servant in her stepmother's house and confides in her closest friend the owl.

Vladimír Menšík – 75 Trailer (2004)

09 October 2004

Byt je vykraden, maminko... Trailer (1984)

10 April 1984

Queen of the Lake Trailer (1998)

26 February 1998

Prince Victor looks in vain for a swan which was wounded by one of his servants. Instead he discovers a beautiful girl with golden hair who has an arrow in her shoulder.

Ďábel ví hodně Trailer (1984)

19 May 1984

Every Day - Sunday Trailer (1962)

12 August 1962

Jirka is a composer, his wife, Jana, a pianist. Jana would like to have an own concert, but so far she has only been selected to accompany Valenta during his concerts in Budapest.

Desire Trailer (1958)

25 December 1958

A poignant overview of how short life can be, this interesting drama from Czech director Vojetch Jasny is divided into four separate segments.

Directive Trailer (1955)

01 January 1955

An early comic short film by Václav Vorlíček.

Chicken on Travels Trailer (1962)

01 June 1962

The story of a childhood dream come true. Schoolchildren discover an abandoned poultry farm with an artificial hatchery and agree to raise their own chicks.

How to Drown Dr. Mracek, the Lawyer Trailer (1975)

01 March 1975

There are still water spirits among us. One group lives in Prague, led by Mr. Wassermann, who is using his wife's family as a servants.

How to Wake a Princess Trailer (1978)

24 March 1978

At long last, King Dalimil and Queen Eliška have produced an heir, Princess Růženka. Consumed with envy, Eliška’s sister Melánie casts a curse: On the day Růženka turns seventeen, she will prick her finger and fall into a deep sleep together with the entire kingdom.

The Girl on the Broomstick Trailer (1972)

08 September 1972

A teenage witch, frozen in time as a punishment for 300 years, finds herself in a modern world.

Na dobré stopě Trailer (1949)

07 January 1949

An adventure story for young people set in a summer camp for boaters in Juná. Eda, marked by a tragic experience of occupation, has difficulty getting along with the other boys.

Tomáš and the Falcon King Trailer (2000)

02 March 2000

Tomas, a 14-year-old boy lives beneath the castle of the powerful Lord Balador. The boy is able to communicate with animals, and he tries to obtain the royal falcon – a symbol of freedom and faith.

Rumburak Trailer (1984)

24 December 1984

In this fairy-tale comedy, a clumsy second-rate wizard, Rumburak, gets stuck in the world of humans. He has forgotten the spell that allows him to return to his home fairyland.

You Are a Widow, Sir Trailer (1971)

15 January 1971

After a soldier cuts off the arm of king's cousin, king decides to deactivate the army. Of course, generals don't like it at all and they try to kill the king.

Little Witch on a Broomstick Trailer (2011)

15 September 2011

Three hundred years after she fled the Witch Academy for love, Saxána has settled into a comfortable human life with her husband and daughter, until her curious little girl, Saxánka, uncovers her mother’s hidden magical past and is whisked away to the Fairy Realm.

The Great Movie Robbery Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

The film is essentially a feature-length commercial for an exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of the nationalisation of the Czechoslovak film industry, to be held at the Prague U Hybernu venue.

A Nice Plate of Spinach Trailer (1977)

09 September 1977

The heroes of this absurd comedy, full of confusion and humor are Dzharda Zemanek and Frantisek Liska.

Bomba Trailer (1958)

17 January 1958

The discovery of an unexploded aerial bomb on a construction site brings a shock to the peaceful existence of a small town: the sudden threat makes at least some people rethink their previous attitudes.

Dům na Ořechovce Trailer (1959)

16 October 1959

The growing conflict between the unruly owner of the villa and his lodger ends up in court. The cohabitation ends in bodily harm - and the film actually translates two versions of the same events, as seen by each of the parties involved.

Mary Trailer (1964)

07 August 1964

For a long time, Marie cannot admit to the break-up of her long marriage and believes that her husband will come back to her.

The Magic Book Trailer (1996)

22 February 1996

An evil witch is trying to steal a magic purse possessed by the local ruler. Thanks to Princess Blanka's love, Prince Petr wins out over the witch.

Wine Working Trailer (1976)

30 April 1976

It is the summer of 1968 and also in South Moravian Pálavice appear political clashes. The so far peacefully farming Unified farmers' cooperative starts splitting.

Kaktus, bomba, letadlo Trailer (1970)

23 March 1970

A mischievous grandfather likes to play spies with his friends, thereby complicating the family well-being of his daughter-in-law and the love life of his granddaughter Tereza.

Death Chooses Trailer (1973)

23 March 1973

Radek Simek, the driver of a postal car, is shot dead on his regular route. The Investigators give up initial suspicions of robbery, because he carried no greater amount of money.

It's Not Me Trailer (1986)

01 August 1986

The two heroes of the film's story - the decent but dry engineer Zárub and the marriage swindler Majer - are granted this wish by the mysterious forces of the moon.

Mature Wine Trailer (1981)

31 July 1981

A loose sequel to the 1976 comedy Stormy Wine. The screenwriters and the director recreate on screen a number of characters from the South Moravian town of Pálavice, characterised by their different attitudes and approaches to work and private life.

Dva muži hlásí příchod Trailer (1975)

26 September 1975

An only son, Jirí Valenta (Jaromír Hanzlík), has been drafted to the army. At the barracks he acquires the nickname Seamstress because he sews rugs in his spare time.

Politická karikatura Trailer (1954)

01 January 1954

Svátek pana ředitele Trailer (1955)

17 April 1955

Zelená vlna Trailer (1982)

25 June 1982

A short film about Prague, Prague residents, and the beginning of the weekend.

Přikázaný směr jízdy Trailer (1977)

25 June 1977

A young and shy bachelor wants to get his driver's license. His driving school teacher, however, is used to "noticing", takes bribes and only gives his pupils their licence for bottles.