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Story of the Bass Cello

5.8194913mMovieAnimationFantasy

"Román s basou" is another short by master a stop-motion puppet-animator Jiri Trnka. The story is based on Anton Chekhovs story "Roman s Kontrabasom". Princess Bibulova decides to go fishing along the river while not far away a bass player leaves his two companions to go for a swim.

DirectorJiří Trnka
WriterJiří Trnka

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Story of the Bass Cello was released on January 1, 1949 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

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Cast · Directed by Jiří Trnka

JPJan Pivec
Jan Pivec
Narrator (voice)

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Story of the Bass Cello — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Story of the Bass Cello?

Story of the Bass Cello isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is Story of the Bass Cello on Netflix?

No, Story of the Bass Cello is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Story of the Bass Cello on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Story of the Bass Cello isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Story of the Bass Cello for free?

Story of the Bass Cello isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Story of the Bass Cello?

Story of the Bass Cello hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1949. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.