The Power of Destiny

The Power of Destiny

1968 · 8 min · ★ 6.5 · Animation

An ironic anecdote about a fortune-teller perplexed by her customer who laughs at her reading of his palm. According to her, the man is to become a helpless servant. The surprise ending reveals the reason why the customer laughed.

Directed by Jiří Brdečka · Written by Jiří Brdečka

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