Castle of Otranto backdrop

Castle of Otranto 1977 Directed by Jan Švankmajer Otrantský zámek

An adaptation of the 1764 work of the same name, the first Gothic novel. In this mockumentary, the amateur archaeologist Dr. Vozáb has set to prove that the supernatural ghost love story takes place not in Italy, but in Otranto Castle near Náchod in Czechoslovakia.

Production Country Czechoslovakia
Language Czech
Spoken Language Czech
Release Date 1 January 1977
17 mins