An animated commercial for Sana margarine about a depressed king who only feels better after eating a hearty meal..

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So, you stumbled across Pohádka o melancholickém králi, or maybe you were looking for it specifically. Either way, what you’re getting is a little slice of old-school advertising. It’s an animated commercial, really, for Sana margarine. Don't expect some grand narrative here. But if you’ve got a soft spot for vintage a...


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"So, you stumbled across Pohádka o melancholickém králi, or maybe you were looking for it specifically. Either way, what you’re getting is a little slice of old-school advertising. It’s an animated commercial, really, for Sana margarine. Don't expect some grand narrative here. But if you’ve got a soft spot for vintage animation or just curious how products used to get sold, yeah, it’s worth a quick watch. Anyone expecting a proper movie will probably feel a bit confused, maybe even tricked. 🤷♀️..."


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