Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)

A journey into womanhood...

Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970) poster

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.

Director: Jaromil Jireš
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 73 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Luboš Fišer
Cinematography: Jan Čuřík
Editing: Josef Valušiak
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

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.