History Animation / TheLittleMole

* WildGooseChase: In one of the longer Krtek films, his friend the Mouse gets ill, and starts suffering from a major fever. Krtek, desperate to help, receives advice from the old Owl to search for a plant known in Latin as ''Matricaria chamomilla''. Krtek, certain that the plant must be some rare exotic species, sets out to [[WorldTour tour almost the entire world]] during the course of the film, asking virtually anyone who seems knowledgeable about whether a particular plant is his sought-after ''[[RunningGag "Chamomila ?"]]''. He is ultimately unsuccesful and returns home, disappointed and sobbing. The Old Owl realises what went wrong, comforts him and points at a plain-looking flower on the meadow, translating its Latin name with the Czech term. If you know Latin, you'll realise that ''Matricaria chamomilla'' is [[spoiler: the common wild chamomile]]. Naturally, Krtek is overjoyed (if a bit embarassed) by this discovery, and goes to use the flower in brewing some tea for Mouse.

* NoAntagonist: Outside of natural forces and everyday obstacles, almost none of the cartoons feature any villains in the classic sense. One of the few that broke with this tradition contained some [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marten martens]] threatening the main cast. Also, in an early short, Krtek is tricked by a greedy magpie to give her a bright gem that he had found (he eventually outwits her).

* ArtEvolution: While Krtek himself has changed very little, some of the details in his cartoons have evolved over time, thanks to [[AnimationBump improvements in animation technology]] and the creators gradually standardising the appearance of supporting characters and the art style used to showcase Krtek's home forest. Notably, some EarlyInstallmentWeirdness in the early, 1950s and 1960s cartoons includes different-looking designs for supporting characters, like Little Hare, who has a decidedly different design.

* WildGooseChase: In one of the longer Krtek films, his friend the Hare gets ill, and starts suffering from a major fever. Krtek, desperate to help, receives advice from the old Owl to search for a plant known in Latin as ''Matricaria chamomilla''. Krtek, certain that the plant must be some rare exotic species, sets out to [[WorldTour tour almost the entire world]] during the course of the film, asking virtually anyone who seems knowledgeable about whether a particular plant is his sought-after ''[[RunningGag "Chamomila ?"]]''. He is ultimately unsuccesful and returns home, disappointed and sobbing. The Old Owl realises what went wrong, comforts him and points at a plain-looking flower on the meadow, translating its Latin name with the Czech term. If you know Latin, you'll realise that ''Matricaria chamomilla'' is [[spoiler: the common wild chamomile]]. Naturally, Krtek is overjoyed (if a bit embarassed) by this discovery, and goes to use the flower in brewing some tea for Hare.

* ColbertBump: [[http://live.wsj.com/video/space-shuttle-stowaway-is-a-commie-mole/F324A0C9-221B-4306-8307-6BF383467DFF.html#!F324A0C9-221B-4306-8307-6BF383467DFF Provided fairly recently]] to people outside of Krtek's established fandom by US astronaut Andrew Feustel, [[http://www.dokosmuskrtkem.cz/wordpress/?page_id=528 when he took a plushie of Krtek with him to the ISS]] aboard the Space Shuttle ''Endeavour'' on its final flight.

* NoAntagonist: Outside of natural forces and everyday obstacles, almost none of the cartoons feature any villains in the classic sence. One of the few that broke with this tradition contained some [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marten martens]] threatening the main cast. Also, in an early short, Krtek is tricked by a greedy magpie to give her a bright gem that he had found (he eventually outwits her).

* WhatKindOfLamePowerIsHeartAnyway: Averted with Krtek's most consistent skill set and hobby - expert gardening. Many times, he uses his knowledge of plants and gardening for MacGyvering a neat solution to a seemingly unsolvable problem or obstacle.

* WildGooseChase: In one of the longer Krtek films, his friend the Hare gets ill, and starts suffering from a major fever. Krtek, desperate to help, receives advice from the old Owl to search for a plant known in Latin as ''Matricaria chamomilla''. Krtek, certain that the plant must be some rare exotic species, sets out to tour almost the entire world during the course of the film, asking virtually anyone who seems knowledgeable about whether a particular plant is his sought-after ''[[RunningGag "Chamomila ?"]]''. He is ultimately unsuccesful and returns home, disappointed and sobbing. The Old Owl realises what went wrong, comforts him and points at a plain-looking flower on the meadow, translating its Latin name with the Czech term. If you know Latin, you'll realise that ''Matricaria chamomilla'' is [[spoiler: the common wild chamomile]]. Naturally, Krtek is overjoyed (if a bit embarassed) by this discovery, and goes to use the flower in brewing some tea for Hare.

* GhibliHills: The calm forest meadow which the main characters inhabit.

* {{Adorkable}}: Krtek in particular, but his friends also have their moments (especially Ježeček and Sova).

* CoolOldGuy: Heavily implied with the Owl, the only main character who's name lacks the diminutive treatment given to the other, more youthful-looking members of the main cast. The Owl serves as the BadassBookworm mentor and MrExposition to the others.

* IconicCharacter: Both in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as several surrounding European countries. Krtek even has a surprisingly big international fanbase outside of his region of origin.

* {{Catchphrase}}: Krtek has a mostly non-verbal one whenever he's outright astonished by something. It consists of him doing a surprised EyeTake and near-whispering a humbled "Jééé..." (i.e. "Yaaaay..." or "Ooooh...").

[[caption-width-right:350:Show creator Zdeněk Miler and some of his characters (Ježeček, Krtek, Zajíček)]]

[[caption-width-right:350:Show creator Zdeněk Miler and some of his characters (Ježek, Krtek, Zajíček)]]

[[caption-width-right:350:Show creator Zdeněk Miller and some of his characters (Ježek, Krtek, Zajíček)]]

The Little Mole (Czech: "Krtek" or "Krteček")is a cartoon mole created by Zdeněk Miler. Originally meant as a one-time cartoon to show how cloth is made, Miler began making more episodes with Krtek because of his popularity. The Little Mole is mostly silent, speaking in simple words (such as his trademark "Ahoj!") and giggles, which were originally provided by Miler's daughters. The lack of dialogue and his universally appealing cuteness made him popular throughout the Eastern Bloc and beyond, especially Germany and Japan.

* {{Adorkable}}: Krtek in particular, but his friends also have their moments (especially Ježek and Sova).

* NoAntagonist: Outside of natural forces and everyday obstacles, almost none of the cartoons feature any villains in the classic sence. One of the few that broke with this tradition contained some [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marten martens]] threatening the main cast.

* NoAntagonist: Outside of natural forces and everyday obstacles, none of the cartoons feature any villains in the classic sence.

* WildGooseChase: In one of the longer Krtek films, his friend the Hare gets ill, and starts suffering from a major fever. Krtek, desperate to help, receives advice from the old Owl to search for a plant known in Latin as ''Matricaria chamomilla''. Krtek, certain that the plant must be some rare exotic species, sets out to tour almost the entire world during the course of the film, asking virtually anyone who seems knowledgeable about whether a particular plant is his sought-after ''[[RunningGag Chamomila ?]]''. He is ultimately unsuccesful and returns home, disappointed and sobbing. The Old Owl realises what went wrong, comforts him and points at a plain-looking flower on the meadow, translating its Latin name with the Czech term. If you know Latin, you'll realise that ''Matricaria chamomilla'' is [[spoiler: the common wild chamomile]]. Naturally, Krtek is overjoyed (if a bit embarassed) by this discovery, and goes to use the flower in brewing some tea for Hare.

[[caption-width-right:350:Show creator Zdeněk Miller and his characters (Ježek, Krtek, Zajíček)]]

The episodes themselves vary in length because they were produced sporadically from [[LongRunner 1956-2002]]. They usually consist of the Little Mole helping another animal or even a non-living thing, or exploring an unusual place(for a mole), like the inside of a car.

!! Tropes seen in The Little Mole cartoons :

The episodes themselves vary in length because they were produced sporadically from [[LongRunner 1956-2002]]. They usually consist of the Little Mole helping another animal or even a non-living thing, or exploring an unusual place(for a mole), like the inside of a car.

The Little Mole (Czech: "Krtek" or "Krteěcek")is a cartoon mole created by Zdeněk Miler. Originally meant as a one-time cartoon to show how cloth is made, Miler began making more episodes with Krtek because of his popularity. The Little Mole is mostly silent, speaking in simple words (such as his trademark "Ahoj!") and giggles, which were originally provided by Miler's daughters. The lack of dialogue and his universally appealing cuteness made him popular throughout the Eastern Bloc and beyond, especially Germany and Japan.

The Little Mole (Czech: "Krtek")is a Czech/Czechoslovak cartoon created by Zdenek Miler. Originally meant as a one-time cartoon to show how cloth is made, Miler began making more episodes with Krtek because of his popularity. The Little Mole is mostly silent, speaking in simple words (such as his trademark "Ahoj!") and giggles, which were originally provided by Miler's daughters. The lack of dialogue and his universally appealing cuteness made him popular throughout the Eastern Bloc and beyond, especially Germany and Japan.

The Little Mole (Czech: Krtek)is a Czech/Czechoslovak cartoon created by Zdenek Miler. Originally meant as a one-time cartoon to show how cloth is made, Miler began making more episodes with Krtek because of his popularity. The Little Mole is mostly silent, speaking in simple words (such as his trademark "Ahoj!") and giggles, which were originally provided by Miler's daughters. The lack of dialogue and his universally appealing cuteness made him popular throughout the Eastern Bloc and beyond, especially Germany and Japan.
The episodes themselves vary in length because they were produced sporadically over a [[LongRunner]]long time. They usually consist of the Little Mole helping another animal or even a non-living thing, or exploring an unusual place(for a mole), like the inside of a car.

The episodes themselves vary in length because they were produced sporadically over a [[Long Runner]]long time. They usually consist of the Little Mole helping another animal or even a non-living thing, or exploring an unusual place(for a mole), like the inside of a car.