Světýlka z blat (1993)
A Chod folk tale in which the evil Markyta envies her friend Marjánka her husband and especially the pub they share. One day, on her way back from the fair, he drowns her and takes her place. In time, when she starts to resent Marjanka's son, she drowns him too, not knowing that they are not both dead, but thanks to her delusions they live on in the pond. The brave and courageous Hanky learns everything and forces Markyta to confess and rescues them both.
Director: Vlasta Janečková
Genre: Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
Release Date: February 21, 1993
Cast
- Michaela Kuklová - Hančí
- David Prachař - Adam
- Pavlína Mourková - Markyta
- Blažena Holišová - Šimanová
- Stanislav Zindulka - Šiman
- Magdalena Reifová - Marjánka
- Petr Štěpánek - Matěj
- Petr Stejskal - Matýsek
- Jana Preissová - Queen of the Will-o'-the-wisps
- Dana Morávková - Will-o'-the-wisp
Screenplay
- Jarmila Turnovská (Creative Producer)
- Jana Pacnerová
Music: Vadim Petrov
Cinematography: Milan Dostál
Editing: Ondřej Pechar, Mirko Veselý
Production: Česká televize
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
based on myths, legends or folklore
More Films by Director: Vlasta Janečková
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Světýlka z blat about?
- A Chod folk tale in which the evil Markyta envies her friend Marjánka her husband and especially the pub they share. One day, on her way back from the fair, he drowns her and takes her place. In time, when she starts to resent Marjanka's son, she drowns him too, not knowing that they are not both dead, but thanks to her delusions they live on in the pond. The brave and courageous Hanky learns everything and forces Markyta to confess and rescues them both.
- Who directed Světýlka z blat?
- Světýlka z blat was directed by Vlasta Janečková.
- Who stars in Světýlka z blat?
- Světýlka z blat stars Michaela Kuklová, David Prachař, Pavlína Mourková, Blažena Holišová, Stanislav Zindulka, Magdalena Reifová.
- What genre is Světýlka z blat?
- Světýlka z blat is a Family, Fantasy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Světýlka z blat produced?
- Světýlka z blat was produced in Czechoslovakia.