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: Scenes were captured in the High Tatras and the Hlbocký Waterfall in the Žilina region.

(known internationally as The Enchanted Cave ) is a 2022 Slovak-Czech-Hungarian fantasy film directed by Mariana Čengel Solčanská . It offers a dark, atmospheric take on the traditional fairy tale, blending classic folklore elements with modern cinematic production. The Story: Salt, Rubies, and a Curse Zakliata jaskyЕ€a

Director Mariana Čengel Solčanská, known for the political thriller Sviňa , drew inspiration from classic Slovak tales like Soľ nad Zlato ( Salt Over Gold ) and Kráľ Drozdia Brada ( King Thrushbeard ). : Scenes were captured in the High Tatras

: When a ruby is stolen, a curse falls over the land. The cave is sealed by a stone wall, leaving the kingdom in peril under a greedy, selfish queen. The Story: Salt, Rubies, and a Curse Director

The movie is celebrated for its stunning natural scenery, filmed across several notable locations in Slovakia and Slovenia:

: The director frequently uses Orava Castle and other historic sites in the Prešov and Košice regions for her fairy tales. Slovak fairy tale gets Ukrainian dubbing for cinemas

: Critics have praised the film for its "beautiful for the eye" production design and its departure from modern, sassy character archetypes in favor of a more grounded, folklore-rich atmosphere. Breathtaking Locations