Extended Time (1985)
The dramatic story of Karel Svozil, an aging professor of art history, tells of love and old age, illness, death and the worries of everyday life with a humorous touch. A diagnosis of a cancerous tumour unexpectedly interferes with the life of the wise and sophisticated man and his love affair with the much younger Alena, leading him to contemplate suicide. However, the gloomy thoughts are soon replaced by feverish activity, with which Professor Svozil tries to make the most of his remaining time. He finishes his book, marries his mistress, and openly speaks out against his superior. However, an accident radically changes the whole situation.
Director: Jaromil Jireš
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: October 1, 1985
Cast
- Miloš Kopecký - Karel Svozil
- Táňa Fischerová - Alena
- Ota Sklenčka - Josef Fořt
- Petr Čepek - Antoš
- Milan Klásek - Prof. Kalous
- Vladimír Tesař - Oldřich
- Věra Kubánková
- Jana Dítětová
- Vladimír Hlavatý
- Zora Polanová
Screenplay
- Marta Kadlečíková (Story)
- Marta Kadlečíková (Screenplay)
- Jaromil Jireš (Screenplay)
- Jaromil Jireš (Story)
- Miloslav Vydra (Creative Producer)
Music: Zdeněk Pololáník
Cinematography: Jaroslav Kučera
Editing: Josef Valušiak
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Jaromil Jireš
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Extended Time about?
- The dramatic story of Karel Svozil, an aging professor of art history, tells of love and old age, illness, death and the worries of everyday life with a humorous touch. A diagnosis of a cancerous tumour unexpectedly interferes with the life of the wise and sophisticated man and his love affair with the much younger Alena, leading him to contemplate suicide. However, the gloomy thoughts are soon replaced by feverish activity, with which Professor Svozil tries to make the most of his remaining time. He finishes his book, marries his mistress, and openly speaks out against his superior. However, an accident radically changes the whole situation.
- Who directed Extended Time?
- Extended Time was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
- Who stars in Extended Time?
- Extended Time stars Miloš Kopecký, Táňa Fischerová, Ota Sklenčka, Petr Čepek, Milan Klásek, Vladimír Tesař.
- How long is Extended Time?
- Extended Time has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Extended Time?
- Extended Time is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Extended Time produced?
- Extended Time was produced in Czechoslovakia.