The Guard (1970)
Even in 1970, films were made, prepared in previous years and expressing the poetics of that time. Ivan Renč created an almost protocol parable, deliberately set outside time and space, playing out a supremely model situation. In a somewhat rambling and not always convincing story, it tells the story of a young prison guard who dreams of living on a lonely lighthouse. He is ridiculous in his own way, with a distorted character, he hardly finds any satisfaction in his job, he cannot command the slightest respect from the prisoners - and the hero then takes out his excess pressure by abusing a defenseless dog. And one day there will be a short circuit meeting.
Director: Ivan Renč
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 14, 1970
Cast
Screenplay
- Ivan Renč (Story)
- Bedřich Kubala (Creative Producer)
- Ivan Renč (Screenplay)
Music: Luboš Fišer
Cinematography: Ivan Šlapeta
Editing: Miroslav Hájek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Guard about?
- Even in 1970, films were made, prepared in previous years and expressing the poetics of that time. Ivan Renč created an almost protocol parable, deliberately set outside time and space, playing out a supremely model situation. In a somewhat rambling and not always convincing story, it tells the story of a young prison guard who dreams of living on a lonely lighthouse. He is ridiculous in his own way, with a distorted character, he hardly finds any satisfaction in his job, he cannot command the slightest respect from the prisoners - and the hero then takes out his excess pressure by abusing a defenseless dog. And one day there will be a short circuit meeting.
- Who directed The Guard?
- The Guard was directed by Ivan Renč.
- Who stars in The Guard?
- The Guard stars Jiří Hrzán, Věra Tichánková, Karel Mareš, Helene Verschuur, Miloš Willig, Otto Ohnesorg.
- How long is The Guard?
- The Guard has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Guard?
- The Guard is a Drama film.
- Where was The Guard produced?
- The Guard was produced in Czechoslovakia.