Scalpel, Please (1986)

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A psychological drama exploring the notion of the doctor as a moral authority, who within the framework of their everyday work must face questions of life and death. The film is adapted from a novel by Valja Stýblová, in which the author draws upon her personal experiences as a former neurosurgeon. The protagonist of this drama is an ageing professor, based at a Prague neurological clinic, who is haunted by issues concerning his own principles and values, and also by the case of a young patient, Víťa, afflicted with an inoperable tumour.

Director: Jiří Svoboda
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 114 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jozef Revallo
Cinematography: Vladimír Smutný
Editing: Josef Valušiak
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Medical Drama and Hospital, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son

Keywords

operation, based on novel or book, brain tumor, hospital, doctor, patient, family, medical drama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scalpel, Please about?
A psychological drama exploring the notion of the doctor as a moral authority, who within the framework of their everyday work must face questions of life and death. The film is adapted from a novel by Valja Stýblová, in which the author draws upon her personal experiences as a former neurosurgeon. The protagonist of this drama is an ageing professor, based at a Prague neurological clinic, who is haunted by issues concerning his own principles and values, and also by the case of a young patient, Víťa, afflicted with an inoperable tumour.
Who directed Scalpel, Please?
Scalpel, Please was directed by Jiří Svoboda.
Who stars in Scalpel, Please?
Scalpel, Please stars Miroslav Macháček, Jana Brejchová, Barbara Brylska, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Ondřej Pavelka, Jana Krausová.
How long is Scalpel, Please?
Scalpel, Please has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is Scalpel, Please?
Scalpel, Please is a Drama film.
Where was Scalpel, Please produced?
Scalpel, Please was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of Scalpel, Please?
The themes of Scalpel, Please include: Medical Drama and Hospital, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.