Krabat – The Sorcerer's Apprentice

1978 · Directed by Karel Zeman · 80 min · fantasy film, horror film, cinematic fairy tale

★ 7.3/10 · 48 ratings on TMDB

Beggar boy Krabat is lured to apprentice for an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of others, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas, one of the lads has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person allowed to use a secret spell.