Sophie the Witch
Originally released in 1989. Sophie the Witch is a family film. directed by Matija Milčinski.
Starring Ljerka Belak, Vlado Kreslin, and Svetlana Makarovič
Synopsis
An educationalist - a 'thief of childhood' becomes alarmed over the inappropriateness of old, fairy tale stories for children. The old book like the one about witches and monsters in her hands suddenly springs to life. Out from it escape Sophie the Witch and her companions: Black Claw, Gray Nightmare and the Red Straw Monster, as well as the water-sprite Aquiline, the shy little dwarf Tiny Peat, and the enchantress Lady Spider. They scatter among the town and woods and performed all kinds of mischief. Sophie just can't get her broom to fly, because she became too fat. The monsters, disappointed over the century in which we live, return back into the book, the witch Sophie loses her magic power and becomes 'Aunt Sophie', and Tiny Peat has changed into a black cat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
SL
Original language
Country
Yugoslavia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ljerka Belak
as Crni Krempelj (voice)
Vlado Kreslin
as Zeleni Akvilin (voice)
Svetlana Makarovič
as Coprnica Zofka / Metla (voice)
Stole Aranđelović
as (voice)
Janez Bončina
as (voice)
Karel Brisnik
as (voice)
Janez Hočevar
as (voice)
Ivanka Mežan
as (voice)
Petra Pogačnik
as (voice)
Pavle Rakovec
as (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SL
Production Companies
- Viba film
- Lutkovno gledališče, Ljubljana
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophie the Witch about?
An educationalist - a 'thief of childhood' becomes alarmed over the inappropriateness of old, fairy tale stories for children. The old book like the one about witches and monsters in her hands sudd...
Who directed Sophie the Witch?
Sophie the Witch was directed by Matija Milčinski.
How long is Sophie the Witch?
Sophie the Witch has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Sophie the Witch released?
Sophie the Witch was released on July 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sophie the Witch?
The main cast of Sophie the Witch includes Ljerka Belak, Vlado Kreslin, Svetlana Makarovič, Stole Aranđelović, Janez Bončina.