The sword
By: producer, V. Stepanak
Edition: version released in the U.S.
Publisher: Audio Brandon
Published: 1968
Place of publication: United States
Language: cze
Number of pages: 630
Subjects: Self-preservation; Drama; Sword hilts; Combat; Political violence; Swords; Combat in art
Work titles: The sword (Motion picture : 1968). 35 mm
Description: A frightening animated fantasy centered on the life of a sword. The sword is transformed from a car, to a toy and to a piece of art. At the end of the film we realize that the sword has been embedded in a man's chest throughout all these transformations. Although the film is constructed as a fantasy, it asks the question where will the sword fall next and who will be its victim? The film relys on sound effects, there is no narration.
Notes: Harvard Film Archive composite negative and negative track, HFA item nos. 11971; 11973; from The Fleetwood Film Library Collection.

Running time 6 minutes, Cf. The Audio Brandon Distribution Catalogue, 1971, Cf. May 27th, 2011.

Produced in Czechoslovakia and distributed by Audio Brandon Films in the United States.

Producer, V. Stepanak; animation, J. Adam.

In Czech.