A Midsummer's Night Dream

Synopsis

Revered as the pioneer of a remarkable genre of animation that utilizes puppets and stop-motion photography, the Czech filmmaker Jiří Trnka conveys the drama and psychology of his characters through his figures’ body language, expressive lighting, and camera movement. We are proud to present a selection of the master’s best films.

Listed at AFS

Archived on the AFS site between Wed, May 18 2022 and Tue, Jan 20 2026, across 6 captures. These dates are inferred from Wayback Machine captures and may not be accurate.