Divoký koník Ryn (1982)

Divoký koník Ryn (1982) poster

Several of the works of writer Bohumil Říha have been filmed. This novel by the pro-regime writer also inspired a children’s film, which was directed in 1981 by the experienced family filmmaker Václav Gajer. The story takes place in 1947 and it is based on the popular model of the relationship between a human hero and an indomitable animal protagonist. The tale of the freedom necessary for life, is, of course, beholden to the standards of the time: the Hucul horse that heals an old villager, has remained in the small village in Šumava after the Soviet soldiers have left. This is a pleasing movie that engages with the acting performance of Zdeněk Řehoř and the depiction of the indisputable beauty of the Šumava landscape as shot by cameraman Jan Němeček.

Director: Václav Gajer
Genre: Family
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Luboš Sluka
Cinematography: Jan Němeček
Editing: Petr Sitár
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on children's book

More Films by Director: Václav Gajer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Divoký koník Ryn about?
Several of the works of writer Bohumil Říha have been filmed. This novel by the pro-regime writer also inspired a children’s film, which was directed in 1981 by the experienced family filmmaker Václav Gajer. The story takes place in 1947 and it is based on the popular model of the relationship between a human hero and an indomitable animal protagonist. The tale of the freedom necessary for life, is, of course, beholden to the standards of the time: the Hucul horse that heals an old villager, has remained in the small village in Šumava after the Soviet soldiers have left. This is a pleasing movie that engages with the acting performance of Zdeněk Řehoř and the depiction of the indisputable beauty of the Šumava landscape as shot by cameraman Jan Němeček.
Who directed Divoký koník Ryn?
Divoký koník Ryn was directed by Václav Gajer.
Who stars in Divoký koník Ryn?
Divoký koník Ryn stars Zdeněk Řehoř, Miloš Nedbal, Bedřich Prokoš, Miloslav Štibich, Jan Faltýnek, Jaroslava Tichá.
How long is Divoký koník Ryn?
Divoký koník Ryn has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Divoký koník Ryn?
Divoký koník Ryn is a Family film.
Where was Divoký koník Ryn produced?
Divoký koník Ryn was produced in Czechoslovakia.