The Smurfs and the Magic Flute

The Smurfs and the Magic Flute

Year: 1975

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: French

Directors: Peyo, Eddie Lateste

FantasyAdventureAnimation

Torchesac, an evil knight in the service of the sinister lord of La Mortaille, steals a potent magic flute and misuses its power. Johan and Pirlouit, with the help of the wizard Homnibus, travel to the Smurfs’ land—the sole makers of such flutes—to obtain a new instrument and battle the usurpers.

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1

Merchant arrives; six-holed flute discovered

A merchant arrives at the castle with musical instruments. The King rejects him before Peewit arrives, leaving behind a six-holed flute. The King throws the flute into the fireplace, which spews green smoke. When the fire is out, Peewit retrieves the flute unharmed and cleans it.

Castle
2

Flute’s magical effect revealed

Peewit begins to play the flute for the entire castle. The music seems to bend the will of the listeners, causing everyone to dance uncontrollably.

Castle
3

McCreep learns and steals the flute

That night, McCreep learns from the merchant that the same flute remains at the castle. He travels there and steals the flute from Peewit.

Night Castle
4

The chase is set

The king orders Peewit and the young knight Johan to catch McCreep and recover the stolen instrument. They set out to pursue the thief across the castle grounds.

Castle
5

McCreep’s crime with the flute

Using the flute, McCreep robs people of their money and even uses its power to slow down Peewit and Johan. The thief proves dangerous and cunning.

Castle vicinity
6

Hypnokinesis sends them away

Seeking help, Johan and Peewit visit Homnibus the wizard. The Hypnokinesis spell sends them to Smurfland, where the magic flute was built.

Homnibus's House / Smurfland
7

Smurfs plan to counter McCreep

In Smurfland, Papa Smurf greets them and explains that a counter flute must be crafted to defeat McCreep's instrument. He promises to oversee the making of a new magic flute for Johan and Peewit.

Smurf Village
8

Harvesting the right wood

The Smurfs march into the forest and chop down a huge tree to harvest wood from its center, a rare material suited for the counter flute.

Forest
9

Warp back to the wizard’s house

Just as Papa Smurf is about to hand over the flute, Johan and Peewit are warped back to Homnibus's house. The wizard tries the spell again but faints from a headache.

Homnibus's House
10

Flatbroke’s castle plan revealed

Meanwhile, McCreep arrives at Earl Flatbroke's castle with stolen gold and explains a plan to hire an army on an island to attack the king's realm. Two Smurfs overhear the plot.

Earl Flatbroke's Castle
11

Magic flute delivered again

Back at the wizard's house, the Smurfs regroup with Johan and Peewit and give them the magic flute that will counter McCreep.

Wizard's House
12

Pursuit to Terminac

They head to the port of Terminac, where McCreep is preparing to sail to the island. Flatbroke leaves for Terminac to join the voyage.

Port of Terminac
13

Disguised voyage to the island

On Terminac, Flatbroke travels to the island aboard a ship, with Johan, Peewit, Papa Smurf, Brainy and others in disguise. They set course to intercept McCreep.

Ship to island / Island approach
14

Island confrontation

On the island, Peewit faces McCreep as they both play their flutes. Exhausted, Peewit lands a final note that knocks McCreep out.

Island
15

Resolution and the fake flute

McCreep and Flatbroke are brought back to the castle and the stolen money is recovered. Johan warns that the flutes must be returned to the Smurfs. Peewit carves a phony flute to give to them and later realizes the fake has no effect on the townsfolk.

Castle

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