Something Different (1963)
In her first feature, Věra Chytilová uses a combination of documentary and fiction film techniques to tell two stories in counterpoint. The first follows Olympic champion gymnast Eva Bosáková, who contemplates retirement as she undergoes a gruelling training schedule; the second, a housewife who is unappreciated and ignored by her husband.
Director: Věra Chytilová
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: December 20, 1963
Cast
- Věra Uzelacová - Věra
- Josef Langmiler - Josef
- Jiří Kodet - Jirka
- Milivoj Uzelac - Milda
- Jaroslava Matlochová - Trainer
- Luboš Ogoun - Trainer
- Vladimír Bosák - Eva's Husband
- Eva Bosáková - Eva
- Dagmar Cejnková - Dada
- Jiří Cejnek - Dada's Husband
Screenplay
- Ladislav Fikar (Creative Producer)
- Věra Chytilová (Story)
- Věra Chytilová (Screenplay)
Music: Jiří Šlitr
Cinematography: Jan Čuřík
Editing: Miroslav Hájek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
woman director, czech new wave
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Something Different about?
- In her first feature, Věra Chytilová uses a combination of documentary and fiction film techniques to tell two stories in counterpoint. The first follows Olympic champion gymnast Eva Bosáková, who contemplates retirement as she undergoes a gruelling training schedule; the second, a housewife who is unappreciated and ignored by her husband.
- Who directed Something Different?
- Something Different was directed by Věra Chytilová.
- Who stars in Something Different?
- Something Different stars Věra Uzelacová, Josef Langmiler, Jiří Kodet, Milivoj Uzelac, Jaroslava Matlochová, Luboš Ogoun.
- How long is Something Different?
- Something Different has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Something Different?
- Something Different is a Drama film.
- Where was Something Different produced?
- Something Different was produced in Czechoslovakia.