May Fairy Tale
1940, Czech. Directed by Otakar Vávra.
Ríša, a student of law, neglects his studies in favour of parties and pranks. His angry father refuses to continue helping him out of his debts. Ríša, however, is not entirely beyond hope. He decides to go and stay for a while with his uncle, a priest, who lives in Moravia, in order to prepare for his exams. He meets Helenka, the timid daughter of the local gamekeeper, at a village ball and is enchanted by her. The days pass and their idyllic relationship begins to tire Ríša. He begins to tell Helenka about his former debauched life the about the broken hearts of beautiful women. Helenka is hurt and refuses to see Ríša anymore. His uncle, the priest, is incensed at his behaviour and orders his nephew out of the house. Ríša tries desperately to find Helenka so he can make it up to her.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
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- Released
- 25 October 1940
- Original title
- Pohádka máje
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Otakar Vávra
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What May Fairy Tale is based on
May Fairy Tale is adapted from a novel.
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May Fairy Tale runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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May Fairy Tale isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 October 1940. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like May Fairy Tale?
If you liked May Fairy Tale, try Pride and Prejudice, Gabriel's Inferno: Part II, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
Who directed May Fairy Tale?
May Fairy Tale (1940) was directed by Otakar Vávra and stars Nataša Gollová, Jaroslav Vojta, Leopolda Dostalová.
What is May Fairy Tale based on?
May Fairy Tale is adapted from a novel.