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David and the Elves

David and the Elves

20216.11h 46m

Overview

Christmas is drawing near, but it’s not a happy time for David. After moving to a big city, his parents have been bogged down with work and forgotten the meaning of Christmas. David decides to change that. Together with Albert the Elf, who escaped from the land of Santa to figure out what Christmas is all about, David sets off to Tatra Mountains, where his grandparents live, on a journey full of adventures.

Directed by Michał Rogalski
Written by Mariusz Kuczewski, Marcin Baczyński
Produced by Magdalena Szwedkowicz
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Top Cast

Jakub Zając

Jakub Zając

Albert the Elf

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Cyprian Grabowski

Dawid

Anna Smołowik

Anna Smołowik

Hania

Michał Czernecki

Michał Czernecki

Piotr

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Monika Krzywkowska

Mrs. Claus

Cezary Żak

Cezary Żak

Santa Claus

Piotr Rogucki

Piotr Rogucki

Erwin the Elf

Elżbieta Jarosik

Elżbieta Jarosik

Grandma Matylda

Witold Dębicki

Witold Dębicki

Grandpa Ignacy

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Maja Wolska

kobieta z telefonem

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Themes & Keywords

holidaychristmas

About David and the Elves

David and the Elves is a family, fantasy, comedy film released in 2021 exploring themes of holiday, christmas. Directed by Michał Rogalski, it stars Jakub Zając, Cyprian Grabowski, Anna Smołowik. Christmas is drawing near, but it’s not a happy time for David. After moving to a big city, his parents have been bogged down with work and forgotten the meaning of Christmas. David decides to change that. Together with Albert the Elf, who escaped from the land of Santa to figure out what Christmas is all about, David sets off to Tatra Mountains, where his grandparents live, on a journey full of adventures.

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