Zborov (1939)
In the Škoda factory, where they are feverishly rearming in 1914, works the foreman Kalina, the father of the young men Pavel and Jan. Pavel is a supporter of the monarchy, while Jan, on the contrary, defends the idea of our national independence. Just before mobilization, Jan escapes to Russia, where he joins a group of volunteer legionnaires called the "Czech Company", fighting against the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Pavel enlists in the Austrian army. The brothers do not meet again until July 1917 in the battle of Zborov in Ukraine, which marked a successful breakthrough of the Austro-Hungarian front.
Director: J. A. Holman, Jiří Slavíček
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: January 6, 1939
Cast
- Ladislav Boháč - Pavel Kalina / Commentary (voice)
- Vladimír Šmeral - Jeník Kalina
- Jiří Plachý - Rabas
- František Vnouček - Miloš
- Gabriel Hart - Kodeš
- Franz Richter
- František Smolík - Kalina
- Marie Ptáková - Anna Kalinová
- Jarmila Beránková - Hanička Langrová
- Václav Trégl - Karel Ledvina
Screenplay
- J. A. Holman (Screenplay)
- Rudolf Medek (Story)
Music: Otakar Jeremiáš
Cinematography: Josef Střecha, Vladimír Kolátor
Editing: Jan Kohout
Production: Nationalfilm
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war i
More Films by Director: J. A. Holman, Jiří Slavíček
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zborov about?
- In the Škoda factory, where they are feverishly rearming in 1914, works the foreman Kalina, the father of the young men Pavel and Jan. Pavel is a supporter of the monarchy, while Jan, on the contrary, defends the idea of our national independence. Just before mobilization, Jan escapes to Russia, where he joins a group of volunteer legionnaires called the "Czech Company", fighting against the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Pavel enlists in the Austrian army. The brothers do not meet again until July 1917 in the battle of Zborov in Ukraine, which marked a successful breakthrough of the Austro-Hungarian front.
- Who directed Zborov?
- Zborov was directed by J. A. Holman, Jiří Slavíček.
- Who stars in Zborov?
- Zborov stars Ladislav Boháč, Vladimír Šmeral, Jiří Plachý, František Vnouček, Gabriel Hart, Franz Richter.
- How long is Zborov?
- Zborov has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Zborov?
- Zborov is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Zborov produced?
- Zborov was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of Zborov?
- The themes of Zborov include: The Horror of War and Humanity.