The Queen of the Waves (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film
Released in 1936, The Queen of the Waves is an animation and documentary film directed by Karel Dodal, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. An animated short film that explains in a pedagogical way how the radio transmission works. Created by Czech filmmakers it was commissioned by Argentina Schools. The film tells the story of Curious, an extraterrestrial child that reaches the planet earth attracted by the sound waves. There he meets the Queen of Waves, an ethereal figure who teaches her step by step the process by which sound is captured, amplified, modulated and transformed into electromagnetic vibrations to be transmitted by a radial antenna.
Who’s in it. The Queen of the Waves stars Josef Skupa as Hurvínek aka Všudybyl (voice), Anna Kreuzmannová as Queen of the Radio Waves (voice) and František Havel as Radio Announcer (voice).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Queen of the Waves page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Queen of the Waves tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Queen of the Waves (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Queen of the Waves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Queen of the Waves?
- The Queen of the Waves stars Josef Skupa, Anna Kreuzmannová and František Havel.
- When was The Queen of the Waves released?
- The Queen of the Waves was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.