The Prime of Life (1967)
Juraj, a Slovak artist living in Prague, takes stock in his life, realizing that his days pass without purpose. He lives a carefree life. But now he has to choose between two women, between the city and the country, and between creative work and craftsmanship. He has a passion for art but he also has to make a living. Through his relationships with close people, he grows aware of his position and this knowledge helps him to live a more fulfilling and better life.
Director: Juraj Jakubisko
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: October 13, 1967
Cast
- Jiří Sýkora - Juraj
- Jana Stehnová - Jana
- Vlado Müller - Andrej
- Miriam Kantorková - Marta Zacházelová
- Mária Sýkorová - Baby
- Viktor Blaho - Juraj's father
- Zdeněk Týle - Pelnár
- Jiří Stehno - Chaplain
- Robert Krásný - Marcel
- Milada Peškeová
Screenplay
- Lubor Dohnal (Screenplay)
- Juraj Jakubisko (Screenplay)
Music: Wiliam Bukový
Cinematography: Igor Luther
Editing: Bedřich Voděrka
Production: Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český, Slovenčina
Original Language: sk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Prime of Life about?
- Juraj, a Slovak artist living in Prague, takes stock in his life, realizing that his days pass without purpose. He lives a carefree life. But now he has to choose between two women, between the city and the country, and between creative work and craftsmanship. He has a passion for art but he also has to make a living. Through his relationships with close people, he grows aware of his position and this knowledge helps him to live a more fulfilling and better life.
- Who directed The Prime of Life?
- The Prime of Life was directed by Juraj Jakubisko.
- Who stars in The Prime of Life?
- The Prime of Life stars Jiří Sýkora, Jana Stehnová, Vlado Müller, Miriam Kantorková, Mária Sýkorová, Viktor Blaho.
- How long is The Prime of Life?
- The Prime of Life has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Prime of Life?
- The Prime of Life is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Prime of Life produced?
- The Prime of Life was produced in Czechoslovakia.