Václava Kašpara den pátý (1985)

The story from a small Czech mountain village takes place over five days in February 1948 and describes the fate of a young couple, Tomáš and Vendula, against the backdrop of events that reflect the atmosphere of the time, with a political crisis brewing and radical changes on the horizon. The preparations for the wedding of the young couple – miner Tomáš and teacher Vendula – are not going according to plan. Food such as sugar, butter, and bread are still rationed. In addition to their personal problems, the escalating political situation further complicates matters. The lives of Tomáš and Vendula are affected by the disputes between their grandfathers – retired miner Václav Kašpar and his childhood friend, grocer Rynda. The youngest descendants of the feuding families thus find themselves in the fateful position of Romeo and Juliet.

Director: Antonín Moskalyk
Genre: Drama, History
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Country: Czechoslovakia
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Václava Kašpara den pátý about?
The story from a small Czech mountain village takes place over five days in February 1948 and describes the fate of a young couple, Tomáš and Vendula, against the backdrop of events that reflect the atmosphere of the time, with a political crisis brewing and radical changes on the horizon. The preparations for the wedding of the young couple – miner Tomáš and teacher Vendula – are not going according to plan. Food such as sugar, butter, and bread are still rationed. In addition to their personal problems, the escalating political situation further complicates matters. The lives of Tomáš and Vendula are affected by the disputes between their grandfathers – retired miner Václav Kašpar and his childhood friend, grocer Rynda. The youngest descendants of the feuding families thus find themselves in the fateful position of Romeo and Juliet.
Who directed Václava Kašpara den pátý?
Václava Kašpara den pátý was directed by Antonín Moskalyk.
Who stars in Václava Kašpara den pátý?
Václava Kašpara den pátý stars Ota Sklenčka, Ladislav Pešek, Jan Hrušínský, Zlata Adamovská, Vilém Besser.
What genre is Václava Kašpara den pátý?
Václava Kašpara den pátý is a Drama, History film.
Where was Václava Kašpara den pátý produced?
Václava Kašpara den pátý was produced in Czechoslovakia.