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Shoemaker Dratewka

Shoemaker Dratewka

1958 · 18 min · Animation

King Ćwieczek II's daughter Beatka plays in the garden. She was interested in flowers growing behind the wall and despite warnings from her babysitter she goes outside. That's where she's kidnapped by the dragon Maok. The King promises half the kingdom to whoever saves the Princess. Three knights take on this challenge. However, none of them succeed. In the gingerbread land, where the dragon takes the princess, the shoemaker Dratewka follows, and succeeds in defeating the beast and returning her home safely.

Directed by Zenon Wasilewski · Written by Zenon Wasilewski

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