Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker

Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker

Year: 1987

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: Czech

Director: Zdeněk Troška

FantasyFamily

A fairy‑tale follows Jíra, a young cobbler’s apprentice who fashions delicate leather wings. With them he flies to the royal castle’s tower, rescuing Princess Jasněnka, whom her father locked away in a futile attempt to thwart a witch’s prophecy. Jíra later frees her from the witch herself and the witch’s daughter, Černava.

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Timeline & Setting – Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker (1987)

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Castle, Market, Fields, Tower

The story unfolds in a medieval kingdom centered around a grand castle with a towering dungeon. A bustling market sits at the heart of the realm, while surrounding fields and forests frame the journey of a humble shoemaker. The imprisoned princess resides in a castle tower, and the setting often shifts between the royal halls, the market, and the wilderness as magic and pursuit unfold.

🏰 Castle 🛍️ Market 🌲 Countryside 🗼 Tower

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Main Characters – Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker (1987)

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Jíra (Jan Potměšil)

A skilled shoemaker who designs magical leather wings and falls in love with Princess Jasněnka. Resourceful, brave, and determined, he defies royal authority to be with his beloved. His ingenuity and courage drive the mission to rescue Jasněnka and secure their union.

🛠️ Craftsman 💘 Romantic Lead 🗺️ Adventurer

Jasněnka (Michaela Kuklová)

The princess imprisoned in the castle tower who falls for Jíra and ultimately elopes with him. Kind, resilient, and hopeful, she endures magical trials and supports the escape, guiding the couple toward a happy ending.

👑 Princess 💖 Romantic Lead 🧭 Courageous

Sun Lady

The Good Witch of the Sun who seeks justice for Jasněnka and aids the couple with magical guidance. She opposes the Evil Witch and uses benevolent magic to protect the lovers.

✨ Good Witch 🛡️ Protector 🧭 Mentor

Witch

The Evil Witch who, along with her daughter, devises schemes to end the couple’s happiness.She conjures danger, summons the Evil Spirit, and represents the malevolent force opposing love and harmony in the kingdom.

🪄 Villain 🔥 Schemer 🐍 Trickster

Witch's Daughter

Daughter of the Evil Witch who participates in the plots and disguises, further complicating Jasněnka and Jíra’s quest. She embodies the younger generation’s complicity in the witches’ schemes and their broader threats.

🌀 Antagonist 🪄 Trickster 👗 Market Trickster

King

Ruler of the realm who initially favors the royal plan to marry Jasněnka to a noble, reinforcing tradition and social hierarchy. His decisions set the stage for conflict as the lovers resist and fight for autonomy.

👑 King 🏛️ Authority 🛡️ Leader

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Major Themes – Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker (1987)

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💞 Forbidden Love

Two lovers from different social worlds fall for each other after a chance meeting. Their bond leads to elopement and marriage, challenging royal expectations and triggering the ire of those who hold power. The lovers’ happiness becomes a catalyst for magical and political conflict within the castle. Their persistence tests loyalty and threatens to upend the social order.

🪄 Witchcraft & Power

Witches vie for control, using spells and a summoned Evil Spirit to influence fate and punish those who oppose them. Magic serves as a tool for manipulation, fear, and conflict, driving the plot through magical duels and clever gambits. The Good Witch of the Sun counters dark magic, guiding the protagonists toward hope. The clash showcases how power can corrupt yet also be used to protect the innocent.

🔒 Imprisonment & Escape

Imprisonment becomes a central obstacle as the princess is turned into a dove and held in the witches’ dungeon. The shoemaker's quest, aided by a magical ring, centers on breaking the spell and reclaiming memory. The pursuit culminates in a dramatic rescue and a liberated future for the couple, who fight to preserve their newfound happiness against relentless schemes.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:59

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