The Bells Toll for the Barefooted (1965)
A dramatic story from the end of WW II and a remarkable contemplation of the value of true friendship, meaning and purpose oflife or the possibility to be humane even in inhuma ne conditions. In a frosty mountain setting a cruel struggle for life takes place. After a fight, two partisans return to their brigade carrying along a young German soldier as a captive. But suddenly, amidst the hopelessness of barren mountains. all protagonists find themselves in a liminal existential situation.
Director: Stanislav Barabáš
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: September 4, 1965
Cast
- Vlado Müller - Ondrej
- Ivan Rajniak - Stašek
- Axel Dietrich - Captive Hans Joachim Gruber
- Ewa Krzyżewska - Verona
- Radovan Lukavský - German Lieutenant
- Jozef Sorok - German Lieutenant Werner
- Pavol Benca
- Hans Brückner
- Anton Drobný
- Pavel Feigler
Screenplay
- Ivan Bukovčan (Story)
- Ivan Bukovčan (Screenplay)
Music: Zdeněk Liška
Cinematography: Vincent Rosinec
Editing: Maximilián Remeň
Production: Československý film Bratislava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Deutsch, Slovenčina
Original Language: sk
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, bell
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bells Toll for the Barefooted about?
- A dramatic story from the end of WW II and a remarkable contemplation of the value of true friendship, meaning and purpose oflife or the possibility to be humane even in inhuma ne conditions. In a frosty mountain setting a cruel struggle for life takes place. After a fight, two partisans return to their brigade carrying along a young German soldier as a captive. But suddenly, amidst the hopelessness of barren mountains. all protagonists find themselves in a liminal existential situation.
- Who directed The Bells Toll for the Barefooted?
- The Bells Toll for the Barefooted was directed by Stanislav Barabáš.
- Who stars in The Bells Toll for the Barefooted?
- The Bells Toll for the Barefooted stars Vlado Müller, Ivan Rajniak, Axel Dietrich, Ewa Krzyżewska, Radovan Lukavský, Jozef Sorok.
- How long is The Bells Toll for the Barefooted?
- The Bells Toll for the Barefooted has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Bells Toll for the Barefooted?
- The Bells Toll for the Barefooted is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Bells Toll for the Barefooted produced?
- The Bells Toll for the Barefooted was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of The Bells Toll for the Barefooted?
- The themes of The Bells Toll for the Barefooted include: The Horror of War and Humanity.