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Harpagon is a wealthy man, but he rules his household with a greedy fist. He skimps on everything, tyrannizes and restricts his children and staff. At the same time, however, he is a hedonist. He would like to marry the young and charming Mariana, who prefers his son Cleante. He intends to marry his daughter Élisabeth off without a dowry to an aging man and Kleante to a rich widow. However, Élisabeth secretly loves Valère, the steward, who pretends to flatter Harpagon and tries to win his favor. The marriages in the house are organized by the shrewd matchmaker Frosine, with the help of the cunning servant Chicaneur. After many humorous twists and turns, everything turns out differently than the master of the house had hoped. Instead of Mariana, he embraces his lost and rediscovered gold coins and wants nothing to do with his children. The two young couples in love find temporary refuge with Frosina.

The third and final installment of the fairy-tale fencing comedies Crossed Swords and Ringing Swords. Once again, they are full of intrigue and misfortune, but also the search for happiness and love. The villain, Count Meron, attempts to poison the young king, seize the throne, and pin the blame on the innocent Peter. New characters also play a significant role in the story - the camp follower Vilma and her young daughter Jana, who is disguised as a boy out of fear of bandits. Love naturally reaches its goal, evil in the form of Count Meron is punished, and the inevitable fairy-tale happy ending follows...

The third and final installment of the fairy-tale fencing comedies Crossed Swords and Ringing Swords. Once again, they are full of intrigue and misfortune, but also the search for happiness and love. The villain, Count Meron, attempts to poison the young king, seize the throne, and pin the blame on the innocent Peter. New characters also play a significant role in the story - the camp follower Vilma and her young daughter Jana, who is disguised as a boy out of fear of bandits. Love naturally reaches its goal, evil in the form of Count Meron is punished, and the inevitable fairy-tale happy ending follows...

This loose sequel to the fairy tale Crossed Swords reunites you with the clever and brave Princess Alexandra, who is now accompanied by her loyal and beloved husband Valentin. An exciting story of the royal family awaits you, full of intrigue that will be revealed in due course. The evil, vengeful Duke Gaston cannot accept that his older brother has gained the crown and with it all the power, and he weaves vile intrigues and evil plots with the generous help of the old magician Oton and his mute assistant Alík. The Duke longs to get rid of three people in particular who prevented him from achieving ultimate victory when he was already...

A fairy tale full of intrigue, duels, and love. The very title of this fairy tale suggests that there will be fighting. What else could it be but a battle for the throne, where only those who have mastered their weapons will prevail in dangerous battles? However, don't expect a war spectacle. You will see a fairy tale full of humor, magic, and great love. And most importantly, there is a princess who does not wait for happiness to fall into her lap.

When the princess rejected the Lord of Evil Water, she had no idea how cruel his revenge would be. Water disappeared from the kingdom, and its inhabitants now realize how great a treasure clear, clean water is. You will learn about the courage it took to bring life-giving water back to the kingdom in Jan Jílek's fairy tale.

Life in a rural retirement home is peaceful, with long-standing friendships and rivalries. One day, the residents find a bedraggled, exhausted person lying at the door. The next day, however, the poor woman transforms into a charming lady who becomes the object of attention, especially among the male population. Her charm triggers a strange emotional epidemic in the home – people awaken from their slumber, becoming interested in the world around them, both near and far, and feeling a greater need for tolerance. This lyrical television play by director P. Háši and playwright F. Pavlíček, starring K. Fialová, tells of the remarkable influence of love on human life, even if it is already fulfilled and balanced. On life in the time of rowan berries.

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Two pretty girls work at the Koloděj inn – the greedy Líza and the deceitful Berta. Berta has a boyfriend, the mushroom-loving Václav, who can't take his eyes off her. But that's not enough for the spiteful girl, who envies even the crumbs on Líza's plate. What happens when the handsome Mr. Jindřich, the innkeeper's son, falls in love with Líza? The original fairy tale by screenwriter Helena Sýkorová tells us with unique humor.

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