Timon Aténsky (1973)

A television adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy about the destructive power of wealth. Timon, a rich and generous Athenian citizen, gives gifts to his friends generously and magnanimously. He helps everyone in need, regardless of their status. However, he is surrounded by false friends who refuse to help him when his coffers are empty and his barrels no longer overflow with wine. The attitude of his friends shakes his faith in the goodness of humanity, and he retreats to a cave on the seashore, where he dies by his own hand, cursing the entire human race. Even the famous warrior Alcibiades knows the ingratitude of Athens. When he speaks on behalf of a soldier sentenced to death for a minor offense, the senators expel him from the city. Alcibiades, a man of action, does not give up, defeats Athens, and conquers it. However, he finds Timon already dead.

Director: Jozef Palka
Genre: Drama
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jaroslav Meier
Cinematography: Jozef Brezanský
Editing: Jozef Juráš
Production: Československá televízia Bratislava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Slovenčina
Original Language: sk

Keywords

based on play or musical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timon Aténsky about?
A television adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy about the destructive power of wealth. Timon, a rich and generous Athenian citizen, gives gifts to his friends generously and magnanimously. He helps everyone in need, regardless of their status. However, he is surrounded by false friends who refuse to help him when his coffers are empty and his barrels no longer overflow with wine. The attitude of his friends shakes his faith in the goodness of humanity, and he retreats to a cave on the seashore, where he dies by his own hand, cursing the entire human race. Even the famous warrior Alcibiades knows the ingratitude of Athens. When he speaks on behalf of a soldier sentenced to death for a minor offense, the senators expel him from the city. Alcibiades, a man of action, does not give up, defeats Athens, and conquers it. However, he finds Timon already dead.
Who directed Timon Aténsky?
Timon Aténsky was directed by Jozef Palka.
Who stars in Timon Aténsky?
Timon Aténsky stars Viliam Záborský, Martin Gregor, František Dibarbora, Eduard Bindas, Vladimír Durdík ml., Leopold Haverl.
What genre is Timon Aténsky?
Timon Aténsky is a Drama film.
Where was Timon Aténsky produced?
Timon Aténsky was produced in Czechoslovakia.