Transport from Paradise (1963)
Czechoslovakian Zbynek Brynych directs this psychological drama set in World War II Terezin ghetto. A dark, visual portrayal of the trials and tribulations the Theresienstadt people faced on a daily basis presented in a series of memorable stories. Their hopes and dreams unfold against the perpetual threat of deportation (or worse) by the Nazis. Based on the novel "Night and Hope" by Arnost Lustig.
Director: Zbyněk Brynych
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: March 15, 1963
Cast
- Zdeněk Štěpánek - David Löewenbach
- Ilja Prachař - Moric Herz
- Ladislav Pešek - Roubíček
- Jindřich Narenta - Generál SS Knecht
- Vlastimil Brodský - Mukl
- Čestmír Řanda - Marmulstaub
- Jiří Vršťala - Binde
- Jaroslav Raušer - Von Holler
- Walter Taub - Spiegel
- Martin Gregor
Screenplay
- Arnošt Lustig (Book)
- Zbyněk Brynych (Screenplay)
- Vladimír Bor (Creative Producer)
- Arnošt Lustig (Screenplay)
Music: Jiří Sternwald
Cinematography: Jan Čuřík
Editing: Miroslav Hájek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Deutsch, Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
based on novel or book, holocaust (shoah), world war ii
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Transport from Paradise about?
- Czechoslovakian Zbynek Brynych directs this psychological drama set in World War II Terezin ghetto. A dark, visual portrayal of the trials and tribulations the Theresienstadt people faced on a daily basis presented in a series of memorable stories. Their hopes and dreams unfold against the perpetual threat of deportation (or worse) by the Nazis. Based on the novel "Night and Hope" by Arnost Lustig.
- Who directed Transport from Paradise?
- Transport from Paradise was directed by Zbyněk Brynych.
- Who stars in Transport from Paradise?
- Transport from Paradise stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, Ilja Prachař, Ladislav Pešek, Jindřich Narenta, Vlastimil Brodský, Čestmír Řanda.
- How long is Transport from Paradise?
- Transport from Paradise has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Transport from Paradise?
- Transport from Paradise is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Transport from Paradise produced?
- Transport from Paradise was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of Transport from Paradise?
- The themes of Transport from Paradise include: The Horror of War and Humanity.