An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World (1997)
Set over a two-decade period in a tiny Central European village, this drama not only chronicles a couple's tragic star-crossed love, it also serves as a metaphor for the tragedy of lost traditions. After opening in the snowy wilds as two people spectacularly die, the story jumps back 20 years as young Verona prepares to marry. Unfortunately, voracious wolves descend upon the ceremony and all but Verona and her courageous 10-year-old brother-in-law Goran, who saves her, perish. That day, Verona gives birth to Veronika and promptly betroths her daughter to the heroic Goran. A decade passes and on Veronika's 10th birthday, her engagement to Goran is formally announced at a big party. Festivities halt when a troupe of female circus performers and their sly employer Madina show up. Veronika soon finds herself more interested in Madina's young son Michal than she is in the adult Goran. Meanwhile, the worldly Madina attempts to adjust to life in an old-fashioned village.
Cast
- Deana Horváthová - Verona
- Milan Bahul - Goran
- Joachim Kemmer - Madina
- Jiří Krytinář - Juzek
- Jana Švandová - Marlyn
- Pavel Landovský - Reeve
- Vladimír Javorský - Semek
- Klára Issová - Veronika
- Matěj Hádek - Michal
- Radoslav Brzobohatý - Šimon
Screenplay
- Juraj Jakubisko (Screenplay)
- Jan Novák (Dialogue)
- Jiří Reichel (Dialogue)
- Juraj Jakubisko (Screenstory)
- Juraj Jakubisko (Story)
Keywords
circus, surrealism, snow, apocalypse, wedding, folklore, giant, nostradamus
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World about?
- Set over a two-decade period in a tiny Central European village, this drama not only chronicles a couple's tragic star-crossed love, it also serves as a metaphor for the tragedy of lost traditions. After opening in the snowy wilds as two people spectacularly die, the story jumps back 20 years as young Verona prepares to marry. Unfortunately, voracious wolves descend upon the ceremony and all but Verona and her courageous 10-year-old brother-in-law Goran, who saves her, perish. That day, Verona gives birth to Veronika and promptly betroths her daughter to the heroic Goran. A decade passes and on Veronika's 10th birthday, her engagement to Goran is formally announced at a big party. Festivities halt when a troupe of female circus performers and their sly employer Madina show up. Veronika soon finds herself more interested in Madina's young son Michal than she is in the adult Goran. Meanwhile, the worldly Madina attempts to adjust to life in an old-fashioned village.
- Who directed An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World?
- An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World was directed by Juraj Jakubisko.
- Who stars in An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World?
- An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World stars Deana Horváthová, Milan Bahul, Joachim Kemmer, Jiří Krytinář, Jana Švandová, Pavel Landovský.
- How long is An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World?
- An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World has a runtime of 2h 34m (154 minutes).
- What genre is An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World?
- An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World is a Mystery, Fantasy film.
- Where was An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World produced?
- An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World was produced in Czech Republic.