Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)
A journey into womanhood...
Valerie, a Czechoslovakian teenager living with her grandmother, is blossoming into womanhood, but that transformation proves secondary to the effects she experiences when she puts on a pair of magic earrings. Now seeing the world around her in a different light, Valerie must endure her sexual awakening while attempting to discern reality from fantasy as she encounters lecherous priest Gracian, a vampire-like stranger and otherworldly carnival folk.
Cast
- Jaroslava Schallerová - Valerie
- Helena Anýžová - Grandmother / Elsa / Mother / Redhead
- Petr Kopřiva - Orlík
- Jiří Prýmek - Tchoř-Constable
- Jan Klusák - Gracián
- Libuše Komancová - Handmaid in Training
- Karel Engel - Coachman Ondřej
- Alena Stojáková - Hedvika
- Otto Hradecký - Landlord
- Martin Wielgus - Tchoř-Father
Screenplay
- Jaromil Jireš (Screenplay)
- Ester Krumbachová (Screenplay)
- Bedřich Kubala (Creative Producer)
- Vítězslav Nezval (Novel)
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Portal to the Enchanted World, Epic Fantasy Worlds and Adventures, Wizards and Sorcery
Keywords
corruption, based on novel or book, magic, vampire, sexuality, allegory, innocence, supernatural, priest, religion, demon, occult, sexual awakening, vampirism, dream like experience
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders about?
- Valerie, a Czechoslovakian teenager living with her grandmother, is blossoming into womanhood, but that transformation proves secondary to the effects she experiences when she puts on a pair of magic earrings. Now seeing the world around her in a different light, Valerie must endure her sexual awakening while attempting to discern reality from fantasy as she encounters lecherous priest Gracian, a vampire-like stranger and otherworldly carnival folk.
- Who directed Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
- Valerie and Her Week of Wonders was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
- Who stars in Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
- Valerie and Her Week of Wonders stars Jaroslava Schallerová, Helena Anýžová, Petr Kopřiva, Jiří Prýmek, Jan Klusák, Libuše Komancová.
- How long is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
- Valerie and Her Week of Wonders has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
- Valerie and Her Week of Wonders is a Fantasy, Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was Valerie and Her Week of Wonders produced?
- Valerie and Her Week of Wonders was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
- The themes of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Portal to the Enchanted World, Epic Fantasy Worlds and Adventures, Wizards and Sorcery.