Little Otik

Released Dec 21, 2001

2h 5m

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

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84%

Tomatometer

44 Reviews

85%

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5,000+ Ratings

The equation has never been more accurate than in the brilliant Czech surrealist's newest film, "Little Otik," based upon a classic fairy tale of an infertile couple who adopt a tree stump as their baby. It quickly grows into an all-devouring monster that eats the cat and then the postman. Locked in the basement, Otik becomes a favorite of Alzbetka, a creepily precocious little girl, who is otherwise engaged in reading books on sexual dysfunction and warding off an octogenarian pedophile.

Critics Consensus

Though rather overlong, Little Otik is a whimsical, bizarre treat.

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 4/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Daniel Fienberg

Zap2it.com

A fairy tale for adults, Otik is demented and heartwarming in that particular and unique Svankmajer fashion.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 28, 2005

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Gary Dowell

Dallas Morning News

Svankmajer has created a bizarre cinematic treat that pokes fun at obsessive consumer culture.

Rated: B-

Mar 28, 2002

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

[VIDEO] "Little Otik is in a class all by itself. Jan Svankmajer is a mad genius of cinema."

Rated: A

Aug 12, 2011

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Little Otik is in a class all by itself. Jan Svankmajer is a mad genius of cinema.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 12, 2005

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Film Threat

Rated: 3/5

Dec 6, 2005

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g j

An overbloated run-time dilutes a simple but arresting premise told through eerie and unsettling stop motion. There just isn't quite enough content here to stretch it out so long. I was waiting for it to end from near the halfway mark. 6.7 stars.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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Audience Member

Well that was weird.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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taylor h

Little Otik is a haunting story about an infertile couple who decide to raise a tree stump as their baby. The animation is used purposefully and the practical effects are disturbingly realistic. It's thought provoking and unforgettably unique with it's delivery.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This was a wonderful movie, but very disturbing. I couldn't give it higher becuase none of the characters in the movie have any morals. I would highly recommend to give this watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

It's unusual and unsettling!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Typically dark and visual Jan Svankmajer direction but with a clear narrative.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Veronika Zilková

Bozena

Jan Hartl

Karel

Kristina Adamcova

Alzbetka

Jaroslava Kretschmerova

Alzbetka´s Mother

Pavel Novy

Alzbetka´s Father

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Synopsis

The equation has never been more accurate than in the brilliant Czech surrealist's newest film, "Little Otik," based upon a classic fairy tale of an infertile couple who adopt a tree stump as their baby. It quickly grows into an all-devouring monster that eats the cat and then the postman. Locked in the basement, Otik becomes a favorite of Alzbetka, a creepily precocious little girl, who is otherwise engaged in reading books on sexual dysfunction and warding off an octogenarian pedophile.

Director: Jan Svankmajer
Producer: Keith Griffiths, Jaromír Kallista, Jan Svankmajer
Screenwriter: Jan Svankmajer, Jan Svankmajer
Distributor: Zeitgeist Films
Production Co: Illumination Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: Czech
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 21, 2001, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Jan 21, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA): $116.7K
Runtime: 2h 5m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)