A humble student named Martin accepts a mysterious mission to uncover the cause of Princess Adriana’s eerie illness. As he ventures deeper into a world of alchemy, deception, and dark enchantment, he discovers that the princess is trapped in a sinister scheme by the sorcerer Aldobrandini—who seeks eternal youth through an elixir crafted from the hearts of nine innocent men. Unaware he may be the final victim, Martin races against time to break the spell and save them both.
The film is adapted from a work by Czech author Josef Hanzlík, who often wrote moral tales with elements of folklore and mystery, echoing the tone of traditional Central European fairy tales.
The Ninth Heart is known for its lavish set designs and costume work, which draw on Baroque and medieval European influences to enhance the magical, eerie atmosphere.
Fantasy films were uncommon in socialist-era Czechoslovakia, especially those with dark or gothic elements, making The Ninth Heart a unique entry in the region’s cinematic history.
