Adventure,Animation,Fantasy
Hungary
Johnny Corncob (János Vitéz in Hungarian) is a beloved poem by Sándor Petőfi, a celebrated Hungarian poet and revolutionary. The poem was adapted into an animated film in 1973 by director Marcell Jankovics and went on to receive critical acclaim and numerous awards.
The story follows the adventures of a young shepherd boy named János, who sets out to win the hand of his true love, Iluska. Along the way, he must contend with a wily goblin, a deceitful count, and a vengeful prince. János also encounters a magical fairy and a talking horse, who help him in his quest.
As János battles his enemies and navigates the treacherous landscape of medieval Hungary, he learns valuable lessons about bravery, honor, and loyalty. The film is filled with action, romance, humor, and tragedy, and is beloved by audiences of all ages in Hungary and beyond.
Johnny Corncob is a timeless story that celebrates the courage and resilience of the human spirit. Its themes of love, war, magic and death resonate with audiences around the world and have made it a classic of Hungarian literature and cinema.
