Trenk, The Little Knight
Ritter Trenk
dir. Anthony Power
Germany / Austria, 2015 - 75
A funny and visually beautiful animated film conveying a realistic depiction of medieval life, with castles, tournaments and courtly society. When the sovereign calls his knights to battle a dragon, 10-year-old Trenk does not hesitate for a moment. He wants to defeat the dragon and become a knight not only for glory, but to save his family. His sword is heavier than he is, but what are determination, courage and faithful friends for? Three kids and a faithful pig defy the fire-breathing beast and enter a deep, dark cave. Then a secret will suddenly be revealed, and the dragon will not seem so terrible any more...
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