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Údolí vcel

  • 19681968
  • 1h 37m
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7.8/10
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Údolí vcel (1968)
  • Drama
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Ondrej, a young boy who loves bees and bats, is introduced to his new mother, a woman much younger than his father. He brings her a basketful of flowers which she starts to throw in the air ... Read allOndrej, a young boy who loves bees and bats, is introduced to his new mother, a woman much younger than his father. He brings her a basketful of flowers which she starts to throw in the air and then gives out a shriek, as she discovers several bats in the bottom of the bowl. In a... Read allOndrej, a young boy who loves bees and bats, is introduced to his new mother, a woman much younger than his father. He brings her a basketful of flowers which she starts to throw in the air and then gives out a shriek, as she discovers several bats in the bottom of the bowl. In a rage, Ondrej's father picks the boy up and hurls him against the wall. As the boy lays on... Read all
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1.7K
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  • Director
    • Frantisek Vlácil
  • Writers
    • Vladimír Körner(screenplay)
    • Frantisek Vlácil
  • Stars
    • Petr Cepek
    • Jan Kacer
    • Vera Galatíková
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  • Director
    • Frantisek Vlácil
  • Writers
    • Vladimír Körner(screenplay)
    • Frantisek Vlácil
  • Stars
    • Petr Cepek
    • Jan Kacer
    • Vera Galatíková
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    • 5User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Petr Cepek in Údolí vcel (1968)

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    Petr Cepek
    Petr Cepek
    • Ondrejas Ondrej
    Jan Kacer
    Jan Kacer
    • Armin von Heideas Armin von Heide
    Vera Galatíková
    Vera Galatíková
    • Lenoraas Lenora
    Zdenek Kryzánek
    Zdenek Kryzánek
    • Lord of Vlkovas Lord of Vlkov
    Miroslav Machácek
    Miroslav Machácek
    • Brown Friaras Brown Friar
    Josef Somr
    Josef Somr
    • Rotgieras Rotgier
    Václav Kotva
    • Farmeras Farmer
    Jana Hlavácková
    • Blind Girlas Blind Girl
    Frantisek Kovárík
    Frantisek Kovárík
    • Shepherdas Shepherd
    Josef Kotapis
    • A Collieras A Collier
    Petr Sedlák
    • A Collieras A Collier
    Ludvík Volf
    • A Hunteras A Hunter
    Ladislav Gzela
    • Jakubas Jakub
    Petr Stepánek
    Petr Stepánek
    • Markvartas Markvart
    Michal Kozuch
    • Blasiusas Blasius
    Jana Hájková
    • mladá Lenoraas mladá Lenora
    Zdenek Sedlácek
    • Ondrej (12 years old)as Ondrej (12 years old)
    Milos Willig
    Milos Willig
    • Director
      • Frantisek Vlácil
    • Writers
      • Vladimír Körner(screenplay) (story)
      • Frantisek Vlácil
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      Jana Hlavácková's debut,

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    Top review
    10/10
    The Middle Ages Come to Life
    This is, without a doubt, one of the finest films I have ever seen. It works so well on so many levels. It is a religious drama, an historical drama and a darn good yarn. The acting is first-rate throughout and the cinematography and music are breathtaking in their beauty. Vlacik had an obvious fondness for deep poetic and metaphysical image and story-telling. But, he also had a gift for sheer drama. There are many shocking moments that almost take your breath away. You really feel you are in the Middle Ages with all of its existential isolation and horror.

    The previous reviewer describes the film fairly well so I will not get into the actual story. But if you have a chance to see this film at a film festival, see this film. This film is as good as the best of Kurosawa, Rivette, Bergman, Angelopoulos etc. 10 points out of 10.
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    • nbott
    • Oct 22, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 17, 1968 (Czechoslovakia)
    • Country of origin
      • Czechoslovakia
    • Language
      • Czech
    • Also known as
      • The Valley of the Bees
    • Production company
      • Filmové studio Barrandov
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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