Episode 1
The Salt Princess
6m
Episode credits
Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell Jankovics, Elek LisziákGuest stars Kóka Rozália
TV series
Hungarian Folktales
1977TV-Y9 seasons6.5 / 10
Hungarian Folktales is a Hungarian animated series. Each episode is based on a Hungarian folk tale. The creators paid special attention to using Hungarian folk motives in the episodes.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 3, 2026
Hungarian Folktales premiered January 4, 1977. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Hungarian Folktales is a Hungarian animated series. Each episode is based on a Hungarian folk tale. The creators paid special attention to using Hungarian folk motives in the episodes.
Season 1 episodes
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Where to watch Hungarian Folktales
Episode 2
A Fox Seek Shelter
7m
Episode credits
Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell Jankovics, Elek LisziákGuest stars Hrotkó Károly
Episode 3
The Little Pig and the Wolves
6m
Episode credits
Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell Jankovics, Elek LisziákGuest stars Hrotkó Károly
Episode 4
King Kitty
6m
Episode credits
Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell Jankovics, Elek LisziákGuest stars György Bánffy
Episode 5
The Pork Pudding
6m
Episode credits
Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell Jankovics, Elek LisziákGuest stars Irma Patkós
Episode 6
Only Donkeys Don't Eat the Spoon
Episode credits
Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell JankovicsGuest stars László Bánhidi
Episode 7
Brother Fox
6m
Episode credits
Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell JankovicsGuest stars Gyula Szabó
Episode 8
The Pussycat Princess
7m
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Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell JankovicsGuest stars Margit Zsolnay
Episode 9
The Little Walnut
7m
Episode credits
Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell JankovicsGuest stars György Bánffy
Episode 10
Green Peter
6m
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Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell JankovicsGuest stars Klári Tolnay
Episode 11
Bees on the Train
6m
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Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell JankovicsGuest stars István Avar
Episode 12
The Giant Beenstalk
6m
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Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell JankovicsGuest stars Gyula Szabó
Episode 13
The Poor Cobbler and the King of the Winds
6mfinale
Episode credits
Directed by Elek Lisziák, Marcell JankovicsWritten by Marcell JankovicsGuest stars Gyula Szabó
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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More about Hungarian Folktales
Cast
Kóka RozáliaMesemondó
Hrotkó KárolyMesemondó
György BánffyMesemondó
Irma PatkósMesemondó
László BánhidiMesemondó
Gyula SzabóMesemondóMargit ZsolnayMesemondó
Klári TolnayMesemondóCredits
- Created by
- Marcell Jankovics
- Written by
- Marcell Jankovics, Elek Lisziák, Mária Horváth, József Haui, Pál Tóth, László Ujváry, Ildikó Sz. Szilágyi, Péter Molnár, László Hegyi Füstös
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 100
- Original language
- Hungarian
- Original title
- Magyar népmesék
Networks & production
Magyar TelevízióHungary- Magyar Televízió (MTV) Művelődési FőszerkesztőségHungary
- Pannonia Filmstudio
Themes
folktaletale