Suffering (1962)
This is an engaging drama by director Karel Kachyna about the growing pains of a young teen (Jorga Kotrbova) and the hardships of a noble steed mistreated by a cruel neighboring farmer. The teen is having a hard time figuring out adult modes of behavior, and at the same time her heart goes out to the horse that is suffering under the treatment of the farmer next door to her family. As the teen adopts the horse as a friend, some clarification will be sure to come on the meaning of adulthood and the benefits of compassion.
Director: Karel Kachyňa
Genre: Romance, Family, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 16, 1962
Cast
- Jorga Kotrbová - Lenka
- Rudolf Průcha - Ruda
- Milan Jedlička - Lenka's father
- Zora Jiráková - Lenka's mother
- Jaroslav Nekolný - Brytak
- Dagmar Neumannová - Aunt
- Kamil Olšovský - Veterinary
- Pavel Bártl - Administrator
- Václav Neužil st. - Honza
- Zdeněk Jarolímek - Koci
Screenplay
- Jan Procházka (Story)
- Jan Procházka (Screenplay)
- Karel Kachyňa (Screenplay)
- Jan Procházka (Creative Producer)
Music: Jan Novák
Cinematography: Josef Illík
Editing: Jan Chaloupek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Karel Kachyňa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Suffering about?
- This is an engaging drama by director Karel Kachyna about the growing pains of a young teen (Jorga Kotrbova) and the hardships of a noble steed mistreated by a cruel neighboring farmer. The teen is having a hard time figuring out adult modes of behavior, and at the same time her heart goes out to the horse that is suffering under the treatment of the farmer next door to her family. As the teen adopts the horse as a friend, some clarification will be sure to come on the meaning of adulthood and the benefits of compassion.
- Who directed Suffering?
- Suffering was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
- Who stars in Suffering?
- Suffering stars Jorga Kotrbová, Rudolf Průcha, Milan Jedlička, Zora Jiráková, Jaroslav Nekolný, Dagmar Neumannová.
- How long is Suffering?
- Suffering has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Suffering?
- Suffering is a Romance, Family, Drama film.
- Where was Suffering produced?
- Suffering was produced in Czechoslovakia.