The Emperor's Nightingale
Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.
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The Emperor's Nightingale
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 15, 1949
Runtime
1h 12m
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy
User Score
53%
Original Title
Císařův slavík
Production Companies
Loutkový film Praha
Director
Jiří Trnka
Description
Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.