The Old Man Of The Mountains - Jiri Trnka Studio (with Brian Blessed)

This footage currently exists as a VHS which appears to be becoming increasingly scarce. I have therefore placed it here for posterity. It is not my intention to breach copyright. If the producers would prefer me to remove it, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. I think this is a fabulous film - it tells various fables of human conflict and redemption, stimulating the imagination through magic, mysticism and humour. Brian Blessed's narration makes it particularly enjoyable.

"Our story begins far away and long ago, in the time when fairy stories were true. Everywhere in the world Gods and magical spirits were at work, and none had more power than the Old Man of the Mountains. He was present in the trees, and in the wind, and in the air. He was a friend of all living things, from the creatures of the forest to the people in the valley. From his home in the great mountain he watched over them. And whenever the people got themselves into trouble, he would come down to help them. Sometimes he appeared as a giant. But more often he put on his favourite disguise; as an Old Man of the Mountains".

Created by Jiri Trnka Studio (Volume 1 of 2)
http://www.kratkyfilm.cz/catalogue/kf/studiojt.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ji%C5%99%C3%AD_Trnka

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[Zephyr315]

I remember watching this at my grandmas when I was little along with the last unicorn. Im 23 now, I remember this making me quite sad at times... the scarecrow one especially

[yugilord]

DOesn't this just make you want to hug everyone!?

[tizzyallan64]

I cant believe ive just watched this again, i was 5 when i last watched it, thank you, you have made me really happy today :D 16 years ive waited to watch again, thanks again :D

[MegaSexyolga]

priceless!

[Waylander7475]

i never thought i would see this again. i enjoyed this so much when i was a boy, i can not thank you enough for uploading this. thanks again.

[danielwp1987]

Pretty amazing that you posted this, when my brother was a kid he loved this. Still got the old VHS with few episodes at home. Nobody seems to know what is is tho, until now me and my bro are the only ones who have heard of it. I have a great episode where every one is in the pub drinking,

[sopey111]

Please upload vol 2 pretty please its an amazing show

[sandi43able]

I got Volume 1 and 2 on video they were given to me from a friendand I always enjoy the stories.

[TheHenryWallace]

@0puddle0 Well this is Volume 1! So you've already seen it! I have not seen Volume 2 though it is on Amazon.co.uk

[0puddle0]

@TheHenryWallace is it online? if you ever get the chance to please send it to me :-)