Sestricky (1984)

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A Czech psychological film about the school of life, its sorrows and beauties. The main character is a young aspiring nurse Marie Sahulová, who, after a trouble in the hospital - she secretly brought a boy to her boarding school - is transferred to a rural health centre, where together with an old doctor and a peculiar nurse she has to travel around twenty-five villages and a number of solitudes in the harsh environment of the neglected villages of the 1950s. The nurse, a wise and experienced woman whom no one calls anything other than "babi", becomes her guide, who introduces her to the practice and the pitfalls of private life in a distinctive way. In the mosaic of everyday worries and more or less serious medical interventions, Marie matures and finds the meaning of her work and life.

Director: Karel Kachyňa
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Luboš Fišer
Cinematography: Jan Čuřík
Editing: Jiří Brožek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on novel or book

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sestricky about?
A Czech psychological film about the school of life, its sorrows and beauties. The main character is a young aspiring nurse Marie Sahulová, who, after a trouble in the hospital - she secretly brought a boy to her boarding school - is transferred to a rural health centre, where together with an old doctor and a peculiar nurse she has to travel around twenty-five villages and a number of solitudes in the harsh environment of the neglected villages of the 1950s. The nurse, a wise and experienced woman whom no one calls anything other than "babi", becomes her guide, who introduces her to the practice and the pitfalls of private life in a distinctive way. In the mosaic of everyday worries and more or less serious medical interventions, Marie matures and finds the meaning of her work and life.
Who directed Sestricky?
Sestricky was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in Sestricky?
Sestricky stars Alena Mihulová, Jiřina Jirásková, Ondřej Vetchý, Oldřich Vízner, František Husák, Jiří Růžička.
How long is Sestricky?
Sestricky has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Sestricky?
Sestricky is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Sestricky produced?
Sestricky was produced in Czechoslovakia.