Lucjan Dembiński

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Lucjan Dembiński

Born September 30, 1924 · Leszno, Poland

Died May 22, 1998 · aged 73

Lucjan Dembiński (September 30, 1924 – May 22, 1998) was an animated film director and puppeteer. A graduate of the Puppet Acting Department at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Kraków, he initially worked as an actor and director at the Rozmaitości Theatre in Wrocław. From 1958, he collaborated regularly with Se-Ma-For. He has directed nearly one hundred films for children, including "Pyza," "The A…

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King MidasKing Midas · 1963
King Midas
1963
MovieAnimation
A story about King Midas, famous for his boundless greed.
Moomins and the Winter WonderlandMoomins and the Winter Wonderland · 2017
Moomins and the Winter Wonderland
5.12017
MovieAnimationFamily
This winter is extraordinary; Moomintroll decides to stay awake to explore the winter instead of hibernating as usually. And winters are certainly totally different than he had imagined. Strangest creatures wander amidst the snowdrifts; midwinter darkness surrounds the Moominvalley, and on top of that, an eccentric guest is soon to appear. This guest requires many measures, and is called Christmas, Hemulen tells to a surprised Moomintroll.
Moomins and the Comet ChaseMoomins and the Comet Chase · 2010
Moomins and the Comet Chase
5.62010
MovieAnimationAdventure
One day Moomintroll wakes to notice that grey dust is covering everything in the Moominvalley. He runs to ask the philosophical Muskrat if he knows what is happening, who advises him that things tend to look like this before an awful fate coming from the sky hits the Earth. With the help of his father, Moominpappa, Moomintroll and his close friends Sniff and Snufkin build a raft and head out on a challenging journey to the observatory in the Lonely Mountains hoping to find out more from the wise professors there. The friends have to overcome several adversities in order to make it there. When they arrive, they find the professors deep in calculations. They reveal that a comet will reach the Earth in four days, four hours, four minutes and 44 seconds.
Teddy Bear with EarsTeddy Bear with Ears · 1962
Teddy Bear with Ears
1962
MovieAnimation
In the toy store, a curious little teddy bear was locked in, with dreams of going out into the world. What's outside waiting for him? Will going out to the snow bring him joy?
DumplingDumpling · 1959
Dumpling
7.01959
MovieAnimation
A story about the adventures of a girl made out of dumplings, who along with a bunny, goes on a trip to Toruń, the land of gingerbread.
Moomin and Midsummer MadnessMoomin and Midsummer Madness · 2008
Moomin and Midsummer Madness
7.52008
MovieAnimationFamily
After a volcanic eruption causes floods, members of the moomin family find refuge inside a floating theater.
KaktusKaktus · 1960
Kaktus
1960
MovieAnimation
A cactus wants to join in playing with a balloon with the teddy bears and zebra.
The Exploits of Moominpappa – Adventures of a Young MoominThe Exploits of Moominpappa – Adventures of a Young Moomin · 2022
The Exploits of Moominpappa – Adventures of a Young Moomin
7.02022
MovieAnimationFamily
A beautiful summer day in Moomin Valley. Suddenly, a wasp stings Moomintroll, who falls ill and has to stay in bed. To cheer him up, Moominpappa recounts his youthful adventures; his misunderstood childhood, escape from an orphanage and his historic meeting with the inventor Hodgkins.

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Moomins and the Comet ChaseMoomins and the Comet Chase · 2010
Moomins and the Comet Chase
5.62010
MovieAnimationAdventure
One day Moomintroll wakes to notice that grey dust is covering everything in the Moominvalley. He runs to ask the philosophical Muskrat if he knows what is happening, who advises him that things tend to look like this before an awful fate coming from the sky hits the Earth. With the help of his father, Moominpappa, Moomintroll and his close friends Sniff and Snufkin build a raft and head out on a challenging journey to the observatory in the Lonely Mountains hoping to find out more from the wise professors there. The friends have to overcome several adversities in order to make it there. When they arrive, they find the professors deep in calculations. They reveal that a comet will reach the Earth in four days, four hours, four minutes and 44 seconds.

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