Prodaná nevěsta (1976)
Set in a South Bohemian village, this faithful film version of Smetana’s opera follows farmer Krušina’s plan to marry his daughter Mařenka to wealthy Vašek. Mařenka loves Jeník, a stranger. Through matchmaking schemer Kecal’s plots and revealed identities, true love triumphs in a festive village wedding.
Director: Václav Kašlík
Genre: Music
Release Date: January 23, 1976
Cast
- Vanda Švarcová - Mařenka Krušinová
- Gabriela Beňačková - Mařenka Krušinová (singing voice)
- Petr Skarke - Janík
- Ivo Žídek - Jeník (singing voice)
- Čestmír Řanda - Kecal
- Karel Berman - Kecal (singing voice)
- Václav Sloup - Vašek Mícha
- Alfred Hampel - Vašek Mícha (singing voice)
- Bedřich Prokoš - Krušina
- Jindřich Jindrák - Krušina (singing voice)
Screenplay
- Karel Sabina (Opera)
- Václav Kašlík (Screenplay)
- Miloš Brož (Creative Producer)
Music: Bedřich Smetana
Cinematography: Charly Steinberger
Editing: Jiřina Lukešová
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov, BR, Bavaria Film
Country: Czechoslovakia, Germany
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
opera, based on play or musical
More Films by Director: Václav Kašlík
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prodaná nevěsta about?
- Set in a South Bohemian village, this faithful film version of Smetana’s opera follows farmer Krušina’s plan to marry his daughter Mařenka to wealthy Vašek. Mařenka loves Jeník, a stranger. Through matchmaking schemer Kecal’s plots and revealed identities, true love triumphs in a festive village wedding.
- Who directed Prodaná nevěsta?
- Prodaná nevěsta was directed by Václav Kašlík.
- Who stars in Prodaná nevěsta?
- Prodaná nevěsta stars Vanda Švarcová, Gabriela Beňačková, Petr Skarke, Ivo Žídek, Čestmír Řanda, Karel Berman.
- What genre is Prodaná nevěsta?
- Prodaná nevěsta is a Music film.
- Where was Prodaná nevěsta produced?
- Prodaná nevěsta was produced in Czechoslovakia, Germany.