The Hammer of The Village (1976)

The Hammer of The Village (1976) poster

An imaginative, animated adaptation of Sándor Petőfi’s comedy epic using folk motifs and elements of modern painting, with visual means only. Enemies of the village blacksmith lock him in the church because there is a plot to win over his lover, the pub owner. The blacksmith breaks free, catches the seducer red-handed and a heated punch-up ensues. Finally, the local magistrate arrives and dispenses justice.

Director: Elek Lisziák
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:
Country: Hungary
Original Language: xx
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What is The Hammer of The Village about?
An imaginative, animated adaptation of Sándor Petőfi’s comedy epic using folk motifs and elements of modern painting, with visual means only. Enemies of the village blacksmith lock him in the church because there is a plot to win over his lover, the pub owner. The blacksmith breaks free, catches the seducer red-handed and a heated punch-up ensues. Finally, the local magistrate arrives and dispenses justice.
Who directed The Hammer of The Village?
The Hammer of The Village was directed by Elek Lisziák.
How long is The Hammer of The Village?
The Hammer of The Village has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Hammer of The Village?
The Hammer of The Village is a Animation film.
Where was The Hammer of The Village produced?
The Hammer of The Village was produced in Hungary.