The Compatriot (2024)
On New Year's Eve in 1944, two men meet in the middle of a snowstorm in a cottage cut off from civilization - a widower, Petr Bernat, and an SS officer, Konrad Neumann. The only thing the two men have in common is their Sudeten origins. At first, their conversation revolves around mundane topics, but as midnight approaches, they begin to address more pressing issues. A tragic past is revealed and it becomes clear that tonight will be a fateful night for Bernat and Neumann.
Director: Pavel Sýkora, Viktor Horák
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: September 20, 2024
Cast
Screenplay
- Petr Pelech (Screenplay)
Music: Jakub Zajíc
Cinematography: Pavel Sýkora
Editing: Lukáš Skalník
Production: FAMO Písek
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
student film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Compatriot about?
- On New Year's Eve in 1944, two men meet in the middle of a snowstorm in a cottage cut off from civilization - a widower, Petr Bernat, and an SS officer, Konrad Neumann. The only thing the two men have in common is their Sudeten origins. At first, their conversation revolves around mundane topics, but as midnight approaches, they begin to address more pressing issues. A tragic past is revealed and it becomes clear that tonight will be a fateful night for Bernat and Neumann.
- Who directed The Compatriot?
- The Compatriot was directed by Pavel Sýkora, Viktor Horák.
- Who stars in The Compatriot?
- The Compatriot stars Jiří Štěpnička, Pavel Batěk, Martin Hlubocký.
- How long is The Compatriot?
- The Compatriot has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Compatriot?
- The Compatriot is a Drama film.
- Where was The Compatriot produced?
- The Compatriot was produced in Czech Republic.