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A Horseshoe for Luck (1946) | Criteria

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Podkova pro štěstí

Czechoslovakia • Czech • 1946 • 4m

Director

Karel Zeman

Comedy Animation Shorts

3.30/5·526 ratings·159 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

This early short from 1946 showcases the technical skill, wit, and creativity of director Karel Zeman.

Credits

Crew

DirectorKarel Zeman

WriterKarel Zeman

CinematographerKarel Zeman, Julius Kalaš

EditorZdeněk Stehlík