L'Apprenti sorcier

The magical fairy tale of Krabat is the story of a boy on the threshold of adulthood facing dark forces which fascinate him until he realizes they can destroy him. The Krabat fable dates back to the end of the 17th century from Silesian Upper Lausitz. Inspired by the book by Otfried Preussler, master filmmaker Karel Zeman managed convert this story into a movie in his own inimitable way. This fairy tale deals with forces of the heart that control our emotions and behavior, and can't be changed. They can be a source of hatred and love, anger, envy and joy. In this eternal battle, only a strong will and a faith in love can lead to liberation from the snares of evil. (Zlín Film Festival)