The Gift

1947Movie15 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Trnka reached new heights of modernist abstraction with this innovative, surrealist mini-masterwork, which critic Jean-Pierre Coursodon praised as the Citizen Kane of animation.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

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Not for brutality, adrenaline or scares.

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Facts

September 12, 1947 · 15 min · Animation, Comedy, Romance

Released
September 12, 1947
Runtime
15 min
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Romance
Original language
Czech
Made in
XC

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Gift worth watching?"

Questions about The Gift

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Gift worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.6).

Will The Gift make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Gift good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Gift in English?

Czech

No, it was made in Czech.