The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1978)

In the shadowy world of enchantment and deception, Krabat, a destitute boy, is irresistibly drawn into the clutches of a malevolent, cyclopean sorcerer. Lured by the allure of power and knowledge, Krabat finds himself in the sorcerer's eerie mill, a place where the sinister hum of dark magic permeates the air, and a group of boys, just like him, are ensnared in the witching trade. The mill, a foreboding structure radiating a strange and ominous charm, becomes their home and school. Here, they labor under the sorcerer's watchful eye, learning the cryptic language of black magic, an education that comes with a tremendous cost. An unspoken contract under the mill's old beams binds them, where the rules of the game are as merciless as the master they serve. Every Christmas, a chilling ritual unfolds—one among them must challenge the sorcerer in a duel of magic. Yet, the scales of this deadly game are tipped in favor of the master. The Koraktor, a secretive spell known only to the sorcerer, ensures his victory, leaving the apprentices with no chance of survival. "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" is a thrilling journey into a world where power is beguiling but dangerous, and the pursuit of knowledge could be a fatal endeavor. It is a tale of survival, bravery, and the high price of stepping into the shadows of the unknown.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice is an animation movie featuring Luděk Munzar.

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