Diamonds of the Night (1964)
Two Jewish boys escape from a train transporting them from one concentration camp to another. Beyond themes of war and anti-Nazism, the film concerns itself with man's struggle to preserve human dignity.
Director: Jan Němec
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: September 25, 1964
Cast
- Ladislav Janský - The First
- Antonín Kumbera - The Second
- Ilse Bischofová - The Woman
- Jan Říha
- Ivan Asič
- August Bischof
- Josef Koggel
- Oskar Müller
- Anton Schich
- Rudolf Stolle
Screenplay
- Jan Němec (Screenplay)
- Jan Procházka (Creative Producer)
- Arnošt Lustig (Screenplay)
- Arnošt Lustig (Short Story)
Cinematography: Jaroslav Kučera
Editing: Miroslav Hájek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Deutsch, Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
holocaust (shoah), world war ii, based on short story, children in wartime
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Diamonds of the Night about?
- Two Jewish boys escape from a train transporting them from one concentration camp to another. Beyond themes of war and anti-Nazism, the film concerns itself with man's struggle to preserve human dignity.
- Who directed Diamonds of the Night?
- Diamonds of the Night was directed by Jan Němec.
- Who stars in Diamonds of the Night?
- Diamonds of the Night stars Ladislav Janský, Antonín Kumbera, Ilse Bischofová, Jan Říha, Ivan Asič, August Bischof.
- How long is Diamonds of the Night?
- Diamonds of the Night has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Diamonds of the Night?
- Diamonds of the Night is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Diamonds of the Night produced?
- Diamonds of the Night was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of Diamonds of the Night?
- The themes of Diamonds of the Night include: The Horror of War and Humanity.