Very old, both of them (1995)

A television adaptation of a short story by Polish author K. Brandýs. An elderly couple are preparing to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary, to which their children and families are also due. The two elders' wait is filled with reminiscences, revealing both private and socio-political problems. Touchingly nostalgic moments alternate with explosive, nervous scenes, caused by the disappointment that the children did not come. None of the three children has remembered their grandparents. However, the wisdom of old age speaks: if loneliness has remained their lot, they need to come to terms with it as quickly as possible.

Director: Zlatica Buzgovičová
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 64 min
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Music: Peter Janík, Lygia Vojtková
Country: Slovakia
Language: Slovenčina
Original Language: sk
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Very old, both of them about?
A television adaptation of a short story by Polish author K. Brandýs. An elderly couple are preparing to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary, to which their children and families are also due. The two elders' wait is filled with reminiscences, revealing both private and socio-political problems. Touchingly nostalgic moments alternate with explosive, nervous scenes, caused by the disappointment that the children did not come. None of the three children has remembered their grandparents. However, the wisdom of old age speaks: if loneliness has remained their lot, they need to come to terms with it as quickly as possible.
Who directed Very old, both of them?
Very old, both of them was directed by Zlatica Buzgovičová.
Who stars in Very old, both of them?
Very old, both of them stars Marta Černická-Bieliková, Július Pántik, Ivan Petrovický, Elena Petrovická, Ján Zachar, Katarína Synková.
How long is Very old, both of them?
Very old, both of them has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is Very old, both of them?
Very old, both of them is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was Very old, both of them produced?
Very old, both of them was produced in Slovakia.