Golden Eels (2007)

Golden Eels (2007) poster

A little boy, named Prdelka, traveled with his father from Prague to the country during the Second World War. There, the boy became friends with a local fisherman and learned to catch the golden eels. Eventually, his father and mother were arrested by the Nazis and the boy stayed with the fisherman.

Director: Karel Kachyňa
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Family
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

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

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

based on novel or book, coming of age, art house

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden Eels about?
A little boy, named Prdelka, traveled with his father from Prague to the country during the Second World War. There, the boy became friends with a local fisherman and learned to catch the golden eels. Eventually, his father and mother were arrested by the Nazis and the boy stayed with the fisherman.
Who directed Golden Eels?
Golden Eels was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in Golden Eels?
Golden Eels stars Vladimír Menšík, Slávka Španková, Rudolf Hrušínský, Martin Mikuláš, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Eliška Balzerová.
How long is Golden Eels?
Golden Eels has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Golden Eels?
Golden Eels is a TV Movie, Drama, Family film.
Where was Golden Eels produced?
Golden Eels was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of Golden Eels?
The themes of Golden Eels include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.