The Cow (1996)

The Cow (1996) poster

Adam is a young farmer. As a child, fleeing the bleak reality of his mother's life as a prostitute, he tumbled from a mountain and was mentally injured. Years later, his mother is dying, so Adam sells their only cow to pay for medicine. Rosa, a beautiful young maid, fleeing the sexual exploitation of a wealthy butcher, climbs up to join them on their remote farm and dares to become part of Adam's world. A cycle of life begins again, in a remote turn-of-the-century village tied to the land and its animals.

Director: Karel Kachyňa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Petr Hapka
Cinematography: Petr Hojda
Editing: Jan Svoboda
Production: Česká televize, MIRAGE Production Service
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on short story

More Films by Director: Karel Kachyňa
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cow about?
Adam is a young farmer. As a child, fleeing the bleak reality of his mother's life as a prostitute, he tumbled from a mountain and was mentally injured. Years later, his mother is dying, so Adam sells their only cow to pay for medicine. Rosa, a beautiful young maid, fleeing the sexual exploitation of a wealthy butcher, climbs up to join them on their remote farm and dares to become part of Adam's world. A cycle of life begins again, in a remote turn-of-the-century village tied to the land and its animals.
Who directed The Cow?
The Cow was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in The Cow?
The Cow stars Radek Holub, Alena Mihulová, Valérie Zawadská, Viktorie Knotková, Antonín Molčík, Zdeněk Dušek.
How long is The Cow?
The Cow has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Cow?
The Cow is a Drama film.
Where was The Cow produced?
The Cow was produced in Czech Republic.