Professor Balthazar is a kind-hearted scientist who uses his magical hurly-burlytron machine to help his fellow citizens and solve their problems.
In truth, his real secret is solving problems through his imagination and a generous dose of positive energy.
He loves nature and all living creatures, helps anyone in need, and stands against evil.
An advocate for the environment, he champions tolerance, peace, and love.
Funny, gentle, and approachable, he is above all deeply devoted to his work.
At times, it feels as if Professor Balthazar, with his gentle nature, is quietly sending messages of peace into a world often filled with drama, almost as if to say, “See? Here’s one way this problem can be solved!”
His solutions are always imaginative and inspired, designed with the wellbeing and best interests of all the good citizens of Balthazartown in mind.
Did you know?
The animated series Professor Balthazar stands as one of the greatest achievements of the internationally renowned Zagreb School of Animated Film, a term first introduced by acclaimed French film theorist Georges Sadoul at the 1959 Cannes Festival. Sadoul used it to define the distinct artistic and philosophical style that blossomed from the Zagreb Film Studio.
AUTHORS
Zlatko Grgić, Ante Zaninović, Boris Kolar, Tomica Simović, Zlatko Bourek
AWARDS
Maestro Koko | SILVER LION, Venice 1969 and SLIVER HUGO, Chicago 1969
The flying Fabian | DIPLOMAS, Trieste 1969, Gijon 1969 and San Sebastian 1970
A windy story | MOLINILIO DE LA PLATA, Barcelona 1971
DIPLOMAS Gijon 1969 and Trieste 1969
The rise and fall of Horatio |DIPLOMA, Mamaia 1970
Martin makes it to the top | DIPLOMA, Mamaja 1970
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Phillip
Lively man who loves music and ice-cream
Koko
Musical elephant who plays his trunk like a trumpet
Johann
Yodeler who causes avalanches when he sings
Horatio
Passionate conductor whose pants kept falling while performing
Clothilda
Knitting enthusiast aunt with a dog named Bobo
Igor
Miniature mouse with a passion for clocks
Mathilda
Knitting enthusiast aunt with a cat named Mimi
Tony
Bird who can’t fly or sing
Victor
Egg master and owner of the Egg-O-Mat
Zizi
Friendly green alien visiting Earth
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