Wine Working (1976)

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It is the summer of 1968 and also in South Moravian Pálavice appear political clashes. The so far peacefully farming Unified farmers' cooperative starts splitting. Some of the farmers have found the cooperative called Vidrupa and want to deal with wine in private trade. Michal Janák, chairman of the farmers' cooperative is a deliberate man and refuses the latent return to the capitalism. As an excellent farmer he continues preparing planting out new vineyards. His adversaries do not agree - the returns will come many years later. Jozka Hrdlicka, an émigré, notices on the Austrian TV the interview with the representatives of Vidrupa and decides to visit his native village. The new suit and the hired car transform the bankrupt and criminal to the successful businessman with wine.

Director: Václav Vorlíček
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Karel Svoboda
Cinematography: Josef Illík
Editing: Miroslav Hájek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on novel or book

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wine Working about?
It is the summer of 1968 and also in South Moravian Pálavice appear political clashes. The so far peacefully farming Unified farmers' cooperative starts splitting. Some of the farmers have found the cooperative called Vidrupa and want to deal with wine in private trade. Michal Janák, chairman of the farmers' cooperative is a deliberate man and refuses the latent return to the capitalism. As an excellent farmer he continues preparing planting out new vineyards. His adversaries do not agree - the returns will come many years later. Jozka Hrdlicka, an émigré, notices on the Austrian TV the interview with the representatives of Vidrupa and decides to visit his native village. The new suit and the hired car transform the bankrupt and criminal to the successful businessman with wine.
Who directed Wine Working?
Wine Working was directed by Václav Vorlíček.
Who stars in Wine Working?
Wine Working stars Vladimír Menšík, Božidara Turzonovová, Jiří Vala, Čestmír Řanda, Slávka Budínová, Eva Trejtnarová-Hudečková.
How long is Wine Working?
Wine Working has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
What genre is Wine Working?
Wine Working is a Comedy film.
Where was Wine Working produced?
Wine Working was produced in Czechoslovakia.