Cruel Joys (2002)
This simple story is the feature debut for well-known Slovak theater and television director Juraj Nvota. Set in a Slovak village at the turn of the last century, the story teems with passion, and repressed and hidden emotion. It delves into the search for identity, investigating both love and hatred, while dramatizing the tragic relationship between an adolescent girl (Tatiana Pauhofová) and her ambitious father (Ondrej Vetchý). Set against the striking though simple backdrop of a picturesque, even idyllic, landscape - one ostensibly cut off from any important historical, political, or social context whatsoever - the arrival of an unwanted individual evokes the onset of a cruel drama.
Director: Juraj Nvota
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: October 3, 2002
Cast
- Tatiana Pauhofová - Valentína
- Ondřej Vetchý - Karel
- Milan Mikulčík
- Anna Šišková
- Július Satinský
- Csongor Kassai - Lajosz
- Lukáš Latinák
- Ady Hajdu - Gabriel
- Szidi Tobias
- Zuzana Kanócz
Screenplay
- Scarlett Čanakyová (Screenplay)
Music: Ľubica Malachovská Čekovská
Cinematography: Jan Malíř
Editing: Alois Fišárek
Production: ALEF Film & Media Group, Slovenská televízia, Total HelpArt T.H.A., Česká televize, UN Film
Country: Czech Republic, Slovakia
Language: Český, Slovenčina
Original Language: sk
More Films by Director: Juraj Nvota
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cruel Joys about?
- This simple story is the feature debut for well-known Slovak theater and television director Juraj Nvota. Set in a Slovak village at the turn of the last century, the story teems with passion, and repressed and hidden emotion. It delves into the search for identity, investigating both love and hatred, while dramatizing the tragic relationship between an adolescent girl (Tatiana Pauhofová) and her ambitious father (Ondrej Vetchý). Set against the striking though simple backdrop of a picturesque, even idyllic, landscape - one ostensibly cut off from any important historical, political, or social context whatsoever - the arrival of an unwanted individual evokes the onset of a cruel drama.
- Who directed Cruel Joys?
- Cruel Joys was directed by Juraj Nvota.
- Who stars in Cruel Joys?
- Cruel Joys stars Tatiana Pauhofová, Ondřej Vetchý, Milan Mikulčík, Anna Šišková, Július Satinský, Csongor Kassai.
- How long is Cruel Joys?
- Cruel Joys has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Cruel Joys?
- Cruel Joys is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Cruel Joys produced?
- Cruel Joys was produced in Czech Republic, Slovakia.