The Dead Don't Sing (1965)

A two-part television film based on the novel of the same name by Rudolf Jašík, depicting a realistic picture of life and interpersonal relationships during World War II in the mixed Slovak-German environment of the town of Pravna and the nearby village of Planice, as well as life and relationships between soldiers on the Eastern Front. From this perspective, the plot follows a unit of Slovak soldiers, their realisation that they are fighting for foreign interests, their dissatisfaction and distrust of everything, especially their officers.

Director: Andrej Lettrich
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, War
Runtime: 148 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Milan Dubovský
Cinematography: Karol Krška
Editing: Maximilián Remeň
Language: Slovenčina
Original Language: sk

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii, black and white, military

More Films by Director: Andrej Lettrich
More Films in Genre: TV Movie, Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dead Don't Sing about?
A two-part television film based on the novel of the same name by Rudolf Jašík, depicting a realistic picture of life and interpersonal relationships during World War II in the mixed Slovak-German environment of the town of Pravna and the nearby village of Planice, as well as life and relationships between soldiers on the Eastern Front. From this perspective, the plot follows a unit of Slovak soldiers, their realisation that they are fighting for foreign interests, their dissatisfaction and distrust of everything, especially their officers.
Who directed The Dead Don't Sing?
The Dead Don't Sing was directed by Andrej Lettrich.
Who stars in The Dead Don't Sing?
The Dead Don't Sing stars Štefan Kvietik, Elo Romančík, Jozef Kroner, Karol Spišák, František Desset, Július Vašek.
How long is The Dead Don't Sing?
The Dead Don't Sing has a runtime of 2h 28m (148 minutes).
What genre is The Dead Don't Sing?
The Dead Don't Sing is a TV Movie, Drama, War film.
What are the themes of The Dead Don't Sing?
The themes of The Dead Don't Sing include: The Horror of War and Humanity.