Podkova pro štěstí

Karel Zeman started as a commercial creator and was not ashamed of it. This was a state-commissioned film meant to promote the collection of recyclable materials. Zeman made this propaganda film with his characteristic professionalism. The short black-and-white film was so well-received that the Zlín studio produced six more sequels featuring Mr. Prokouk as the main character. Today, it stands as evidence of the high quality of Czech animation in the mid-1940s and is a part of our cinematic history. The cheerful, construction-era music can be a bit provocative, but the other elements of the film balance it out. Overall impression: 50%. (2007.08.26)