Nikola Šuhaj loupežník (1978)

The merging of reality with legend, the image of reality (Ruthenian Verkhovyna in the 1920s) and its reflection in people's minds - this is what characterizes the story of the modern Transcarpathian bandit Nikola Šuhaj, who "took from the rich and gave to the poor". Ivan Olbracht's novel from the 1930s, one of the artistic peaks of modern Czech prose, is a dramatic story about a war deserter, his love for the beautiful Eržica, a story about revenge for wrongs, persecution, betrayal and death. Šuhaj's fate merged with legends in people's memory. By combining elements of the past and the present, document and myth, the story turned into a ballad about how eternal and strong the human dream of freedom and happiness is.

Director: Evžen Sokolovský
Genre: Drama
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Zdeněk Pololáník
Cinematography: Vladimír Opletal
Editing: Jiří Šebelka
Production: Československá televize Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on novel or book, 1920s, 1910s

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nikola Šuhaj loupežník about?
The merging of reality with legend, the image of reality (Ruthenian Verkhovyna in the 1920s) and its reflection in people's minds - this is what characterizes the story of the modern Transcarpathian bandit Nikola Šuhaj, who "took from the rich and gave to the poor". Ivan Olbracht's novel from the 1930s, one of the artistic peaks of modern Czech prose, is a dramatic story about a war deserter, his love for the beautiful Eržica, a story about revenge for wrongs, persecution, betrayal and death. Šuhaj's fate merged with legends in people's memory. By combining elements of the past and the present, document and myth, the story turned into a ballad about how eternal and strong the human dream of freedom and happiness is.
Who directed Nikola Šuhaj loupežník?
Nikola Šuhaj loupežník was directed by Evžen Sokolovský.
Who stars in Nikola Šuhaj loupežník?
Nikola Šuhaj loupežník stars Petr Čepek, Eva Jakoubková, Štěpánka Ranošová, Ladislav Běhounek, Vlastimil Slezák, Josef Karlík.
What genre is Nikola Šuhaj loupežník?
Nikola Šuhaj loupežník is a Drama film.
Where was Nikola Šuhaj loupežník produced?
Nikola Šuhaj loupežník was produced in Czechoslovakia.