The Cry (1964)
While a woman is in the hospital preparing to deliver her child, her husband has all day to reflect upon his wife and their relationship. As he tends to his job as a television repairman, Slavek fondly remembers how he first met Ivana and the days they spent getting to know one another. Slavek also grows increasingly aware of the environment that surrounds him and questions the society his new child will be entering. Loaded with a repeated plea for social change, this is the first feature from Czech writer/director Jaromil Jires.
Director: Jaromil Jireš
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: February 14, 1964
Cast
Screenplay
- Ludvík Aškenazy (Story)
- Ludvík Aškenazy (Screenplay)
- Jaromil Jireš (Screenplay)
- Jan Procházka (Creative Producer)
Music: Jan Klusák
Cinematography: Jaroslav Kučera
Editing: Jiřina Lukešová
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Jaromil Jireš
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cry about?
- While a woman is in the hospital preparing to deliver her child, her husband has all day to reflect upon his wife and their relationship. As he tends to his job as a television repairman, Slavek fondly remembers how he first met Ivana and the days they spent getting to know one another. Slavek also grows increasingly aware of the environment that surrounds him and questions the society his new child will be entering. Loaded with a repeated plea for social change, this is the first feature from Czech writer/director Jaromil Jires.
- Who directed The Cry?
- The Cry was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
- Who stars in The Cry?
- The Cry stars Eva Límanová, Josef Abrhám, Eva Kopecká, Jiří Kvapil, Jiří Jánoška, Josef Kábrt.
- How long is The Cry?
- The Cry has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Cry?
- The Cry is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cry produced?
- The Cry was produced in Czechoslovakia.