"Karel Zeman For children." "A Tale about Honzik and Marenka" "Breathlessly, we examine the work of old chroniclers." "With admiration, we look at pages touched by their diligence." "They wrote about magnificent battles, great kings and exceptional generals." "Winners often led the hands of chroniclers - by force." "And they wrote on parchment so colorful, so that their acts were crowned by an immortal fame." "They chronicled about the best of the best, until there was no parchment left for the little guys." "That's why we know almost nothing about the average man." "Our little hero was named Honzik." "There was nothing about him in old chronicles." "However, we know that he was born on the same day, when another Honzik- the great Knight, King John I of Bohemia- fell bravely at the battle of Crecy." "And on that exact day near Buchlov, a huge oak fell." "It was a strong and healthy tree." "A poor sheperd made a cradle, for his little Honzik, from that tree." "And so it all began..." "There were three sisters standing next to the cradle." "That was a habit then." "On top of a blessing, he received a present from each of them." "The first sister gave hima little guardian dwarf, in the form of a white mouse." "The second sister gave him a black mouse." "And the third sister gave him a grey mouse." "When the sisters had gone, the mice changed to dwarves, who were tasked with protecting him for their whole lives." "The first dwarf was very good and saw the world as only good and beautiful." "The black one was an imp and trickster." "And the last one was smiley and pretty easy-going." "Since then, Honzik was under their protection." "But only he saw them when they advised him what to do." "They were invisible for other people." "Even when he had grown up, the dwarves were still watching over him." "They watched each of his movements, each of his thoughts." "Honzik, do you see?" "The world is big and beautiful." "What are you waiting for?" "Home is best." "You'll get in trouble at home." "But you'll keep your worried parents up." "You won't help them out of poverty here." "Honzik, you're their only joy, don't leave them." "When you come back rich, you'll be able to give them plenty of money." "The world is full of obstacles, you might encounter unhappiness." "Or happiness." "Nobody is waiting there for you, what will you do there?" "Look at his nose." "How beautiful it is after I stung him." "I got him, see." "Oh, my nose." "Have mercy, generous man, please don't hand me over to the soldiers, have mercy." "Just give the rascal to them, he threw a rope around your neck!" "Be merciful, forgive him." "Have mercy, I have a wife and children." "See, you have an opportunity to do something noble." "Give him to them, don't think about it." "They're coming." "Boy, we're looking for a dangerous thug." "Haven't you seen anyone suspicious?" "Around here by the big tree." "He kills wanderers." "Hold the horses." "We'll look around the bushes." "That rascal has to be there." "Quickly, jump on the horses." "We'll run away." "They can't catch us by foot." "And a thug on the horse...!" "...We'll take control of all the roads." "Honzik, don't choose the wrong path." "It leads to hell." "We'll be partners." "We'll share." "We'll have plenty of money." "You can't!" "Let him try." "It's only a little ride on a horse." "Nobody's here." "Let's go back." "Don't hesitate." "Quickly, before it's too late." "Here, have some." "Honzik, hands off the jug, drinking is a sin." "Small gulps are good for your health." "No, listen to me, before it's too late." "Let him sleep, he has no fun with you." "You don't ever let him have even one gulp." "I hear a wagon." "I see it now." "A chariot of nobleman." "We're lucky, right from the beginning." "To receive such a score." "We'll surprise them when they enter the forest." "Freeze!" "Your money or your life!" "Welcome Sir." "Everyone out!" "Quickly!" "Just come Sir...and bring your precious lady, so that I can relieve you of your gold." "Your turn, beautiful." "Jewels, trinkets, bracelets, all to me." "Honzik, there's still time to stop it." "Remember your good upbringing." "Hurry up arrogant chicken, or I'll rip your dress off." "Honzik, don't let him hurt the weak lady." "The poor woman." "Here you go, rascal." "Give it here, or you'll get one too." "Sir, Commander of The Guards reporting for your protection." "You're too late, I handled it alone." "I drove the bunch of thieves off and subdued their commander." "She has called it off." "There will be no marriage." "Turn it around, let's go home." "To mummy." "Guards, tie the thief up." "So he can't escape." "He's innocent." "I swear he's innocent." "What will become of him?" "He'll be hanged." "Under pursuit, the Knight and his Company quickly ride to the safety of Beranov Castle." "Everyone there is impatiently expecting the arrival of the young knight and his bride." "The crested Knight, Matej Beran, from Beranov, is looking forward to the return of his son the most." "His desireable bride should help continue the lineage of this famous house." "A House which is as famous as it is indebted." "The Old Knight is very worried..." "and he should be." "His castle indebted the family so much, that only the rich bride could save it." "They're coming." "There was no bride and so there were no guests." "There were only these last two descendents of the famous house of Beran." "Noble father, I've returned from bloody battle." "Thousands of poisonous arrows hit my face." "Where is your bride, my son?" "We were attacked by thugs in the forest." "I fought and defeated them." "I captured their commander." "But when the bees helped him, he escaped." "With your bride?" "Our name must not be tainted." "We have to capture him, dead or alive." "To Arms!" "Do you hear?" "Hunting horns." "This is how a fox hunt begins." "You got it." "But this time the fox is our Honzik." "Whose conscience is clean." "He need not fear." "I know better." "The one who escapes, wins." "Don't worry Honzik." "We're here with you." "Advise me then." "Where can I find the one I love?" "You're all suddenly so silent." "Where can I find her?" "I'll tell you." "She lives on an island in your dreams." "But a common mortal can't get there unless he has wings." "Lend me your wings." "My wings?" "You'd have to be an angel." "Or a devil!" "So lend me your wings you, imp" "But the wings will be black." "I don't have any others." "I don't care what color they are." "Great, but since you're mine now, you'll listen only to my suggestions." "Don't listen to him." "You're going to hand yourself over to dark forces and will later regret it." "She's worth it." "She's not." "She's a nymph." "A fairy." "She can't make cakes or dumplings for you." "She'll have to learn then." "Nobody wants your advice, grandpa." "Stop with the lectures or I'll rip out your beard." "Send those two away." "Get out of here." "I don't want to see you anymore." "You're banishing your friends, Honzik." "Shame." "I follow you day and night." "Look, my shoes are cracked." "What's up with the wings?" "What are you waiting for?" "When the time is right, you'll have them." "Choose one, so you'll look like real Knight." "What are you going to do with that flower?" "A fight is looming, Honzik." "Very well, Honzik." "In the distance there, a crystal palace rises from the fog." "A palace of dreams." "The home of forest nymphs." "There you will find your beautiful maiden." "I beg you only for this." "Why do you want to leave us?" "I would like to return to the world among people." "I want to be a living being." "I don't want to exist only in fairy tales." "But you're living in a beautiful dream, among us." "And the world you're trying to escape into is an evil world." "I know, but there is also joy in the world." "Love and happiness." "And even if they last but for a fleeting moment it would be worthwhile to live there." "Then let it be so, according to your wish." "Live and suffer." "But you will never be able to return to us." "As you will be making your way amongst the people" "I'll provide you with a beautiful girl's name:" "Marenka." "I want to have wings immediately." "You will." "But don't forget our deal..." "I agree." "I want to be near her." "In her world." "Thanks dear friend, I'll try them now." "Flap the wings." "Don't fall down." "She has turned into a human being and left to search for you." "You can't follow her." "See." "Stay with us." "You belong to our world now." "You can't go back among people." "They would be affraid of you." "Stay." "Imp!" "Devil!" "Where are you?" "Come back, you traitor!" "Come here, come." "Why'd you call me?" "I'm not supposed to protect you anymore." "Now you're a being from the "other world" like me." "We're colleagues." "Return me to my human form." "That's not possible." "No one is able to change faces whenever they want." "You got what you wanted." "I did it for my love." "Help me once more." "I want to be a human again." "I assure you, it can't be done." "The only thing that can help you now is a miracle." "And that is beyond my power." "Honzik!" "Welcome, good people." "Have you seen Honzik here?" "We're looking for him too." "Bandit!" "Introduce yourself to him, he'll accompany you to the castle." "We'll take care of you there." "I'm singing my song the most desireable one I know." "After the first meeting underneath the full-moon and alongside him." "I'm singing my song into the clouds and afar." "After the happy meeting with the one who stole my heart." "I'm singing what i know" "I won't tell you any more." "I'm singing my song about how much I love you." "Under the starlit sky you're not alone" "I'm singing my song before I fall asleep." "My heart is on my palm it's the most anyone can give." "To promote the eternal fame of our house, we'll organize a tournament." "A big chivalrous tournament." "We'll invite all the famous knights to fight for the most precious gem we have." "For Marenka." "Marenka." "She's got the beauty of a flower and a golden voice." "Go prepare a horse and armour too." "So you can show yourself off." "The word spread from castle to castle, about the great tournament, and the prize of a charming, beautiful girl." "Noble knights from across the whole kingdom saddled their horses and sharpened their swords with hopes of fighting and winning a knight's fame." "Some came with their shiniest most elaborate armour, sure they were going to be victorious before the tournament had even begun." "Others, who were more careful, were saving the strength of their horses for the decisive moment of battle." "Look." "The bravest knights in al of the land will fight for your honor." "Each hoping to ad fame to their coat of arms." "The winner of the tournament will get you as first prize." "Look, it's beginning" "Quickly, up." "Quickly, pull." "Noble sir, your father sends you a knight's armour." "Against falling stones?" "For the tournament, good Sir." "I won't go." "No?" "I'm injured, wholly stabbed." "They're waiting for you at the tournament, good Sir." "Lend me your armour, quickly." "Finally, my son is here." "Hooray." "My brave son, a knight without fear or shame has won." "Is there anyone left, who dares challenge the infamous house of Beran?" "Clapping." "The best knight of the tournament has won." "My brave son, Ignac Beran Ze Beranu." "Long live Ignac!" "Are you calling me, noble father?" "I'm in bed, you know." "Sick and stabbed." "Close the gate." "Catch him!" "Shoot!" "Shoot him down!" "Shoot!" "Look." "He's flown down there." "There." "Noble Sir, I'm dutifully reporting." "Rascal!" "Coward!" "Dodger!" "Chicken-heart!" "I report dutifully, that the enemy was shot and fell into the woods." "We hit him." "Injured?" "Now we'll get him and enact our revenge." "Heed the call to battle, brave knights." "Whoever kills the arrogant kidnapper will have their story recorded and will become infamous for eternity." "Hooray to the fight." "Hooray!" "Hooray!" "Hooray." "Honzik, we're back." "Honzik and Marenka, come." "The best kinghts from the whole kingdom were chasing the fugitives." "With the thud of their heels, and clashing of armour, shields and coats of arms, they ran for their chivalrous fame." "So that chroniclers would have something to write about." "And they kept writing and writing until they ran out of parchments." "That's why, in the old chronicles, love and human happiness never found it's place." "However, the brave Honzik and beautiful Marenka were written into other books." "The most beautiful in the world." "Children's fairy tales." "subtitled by kostej (2008) anglacized  corrected by anarcho  CiNeSTeR (2014)"