The Southern Mail (1988)
Based on the eponymous novel by Ladislav Ballek. An aging man wanders through a familiar rural landscape, triggering memories of his blond-boyhood in a small town. As he recalls everyday lives, adventures, and background events - war’s end, shifting borders, loyalties - the boundary between real and imagined blurs.
Director: Stanislav Párnický
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: April 7, 1988
Cast
- Magda Vášáryová - Mária Jurkovičová
- Jiří Bartoška - Pavol Jurkovič
- Gábor Koncz - Bodnár
- Zdena Studenková - Gondová
- Pavol Mikulík - Gonda
- Pavel Nový - Kovác
- Eva Jakoubková - Kovácová
- Aleš Helcelet - Hasan El Hubejsí
- Adam Matejka - Pavol
- Martin Hrebeň - Béla
Screenplay
Music: Ivan Kašlík
Cinematography: Laco Kraus
Editing: Eduard Klenovský
Production: Slovak filmmaking Bratislava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Slovenčina
Original Language: sk
More Films by Director: Stanislav Párnický
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Southern Mail about?
- Based on the eponymous novel by Ladislav Ballek. An aging man wanders through a familiar rural landscape, triggering memories of his blond-boyhood in a small town. As he recalls everyday lives, adventures, and background events - war’s end, shifting borders, loyalties - the boundary between real and imagined blurs.
- Who directed The Southern Mail?
- The Southern Mail was directed by Stanislav Párnický.
- Who stars in The Southern Mail?
- The Southern Mail stars Magda Vášáryová, Jiří Bartoška, Gábor Koncz, Zdena Studenková, Pavol Mikulík, Pavel Nový.
- How long is The Southern Mail?
- The Southern Mail has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Southern Mail?
- The Southern Mail is a Drama film.
- Where was The Southern Mail produced?
- The Southern Mail was produced in Czechoslovakia.