How the Mole Got His Trousers (Jak krtek ke kalhotkám přišel) 

Grounded: Fashion's Entanglements with Nature | LondonGrounded: Fashion's Entanglements with Nature | UK Tour
Written By Fashion In Film
Czechia, 1957. Director Zdeněk Miler. 12min.

The much-beloved character Krtek was conceived as the protagonist in this first-ever episode, which illustrates the making of trousers – a child-friendly, step-by-step guide to linen textile production. Completed in 1957, the film received critical acclaim, winning two Golden Lions at the Venice Film Festival. Since then, the resourceful Little Mole has become an iconic character worldwide, promoting friendship and cooperation between species.

Past screenings

Grounded: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature – London
Saturday 24 May, 11:00 | Barbican, Cinema 2

Grounded: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature – UK Tour
Saturday 6 September 2025, 11:00 | Watershed, Bristol
Saturday 4 October 2025, 11:30 | Glasgow Film Theatre
TBC | Eden Court, Inverness
TBC | Phoenix, Exeter

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