Veronika (1986)

Veronika (1986) poster

Emperor Francis Joseph I is about to arrive in Prague, and among those who came to Stromovka to welcome him is Veronika Pavlitová. She wants to submit a request for clemency for her imprisoned father to the emperor, because she is barely able to support herself and her siblings on the meager salary of a seamstress. By chance, the girl meets Božena Němcová, whom she admires immensely. She becomes her friend and confidant for a while. However, police director Paümann, who has been following Božena Němcová for a long time, takes advantage of the naivety of the young girl. Veronika, in her simple-mindedness, tells him many things. Only later will she understand how she was abused.

Director: Otakar Vávra
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Otmar Mácha
Cinematography: Jiří Macák
Editing: Miroslav Hájek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Epic Historical Stories

Keywords

based on novel or book, 19th century

More Films by Director: Otakar Vávra
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veronika about?
Emperor Francis Joseph I is about to arrive in Prague, and among those who came to Stromovka to welcome him is Veronika Pavlitová. She wants to submit a request for clemency for her imprisoned father to the emperor, because she is barely able to support herself and her siblings on the meager salary of a seamstress. By chance, the girl meets Božena Němcová, whom she admires immensely. She becomes her friend and confidant for a while. However, police director Paümann, who has been following Božena Němcová for a long time, takes advantage of the naivety of the young girl. Veronika, in her simple-mindedness, tells him many things. Only later will she understand how she was abused.
Who directed Veronika?
Veronika was directed by Otakar Vávra.
Who stars in Veronika?
Veronika stars Taťjana Medvecká, Jana Hlaváčová, Martin Růžek, František Němec, Jiří Adamíra, Viktor Preiss.
How long is Veronika?
Veronika has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Veronika?
Veronika is a Drama, History film.
Where was Veronika produced?
Veronika was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of Veronika?
The themes of Veronika include: Epic Historical Stories.