The Royal Hares

(1960)

★ 6.9 IMDb · 16 votes

Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Comedy

Year: 1960

Runtime: 20 мин

Country: Soviet Union

Director: Владимир Полковников

Cast: Лев Шабарин, Александра Денисова, Елена Понсова, Сергей Цейц, Ирина Карташева, Галина Новожилова, Георгий Милляр

Plot

Based on the eponymous fairy tale by Peter Asbjørnsen, this is the story of a young man named Hans, who is given a magical flute that can shepherd any living creature. The King's daughter wishes for hares, and Hans agrees to help. However, soon he finds himself in trouble when the royal family wish for the flute itself. With quick thinking and a few tricks up his sleeve, Hans must navigate the whims of the royal court and protect himself from their avaricious intentions.