Príbeh o Fatime a Omarovi (1975)

A television production based on the legend of the well at Trenčín Castle. In the 16th century, the lord of Trenčín Castle was Štefan Zápoľský - Duke of Transylvania, known for his hardness. He built Trenčín Castle as a fortress against the Turks, which, however, could be easily defeated because it had no water. The Turks wanted to take advantage of this fact. Zápoľský, as a good tactician, did not wait for the Turks to attack and attacked their own camp. He won and took a large number of prisoners, including the beautiful Fatima, the wife of Duke Omar. Omar decided to ransom Fatima from captivity. Zápoľský knew only one price - water at Trenčín Castle. Omar undertakes to fulfill the condition and dig a well. He keeps his word and takes Fatima and the other prisoners from Trenčín Castle.

Director: Zora Bachnárová
Genre: Drama, History
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ladislav Gerhardt
Cinematography: Ladislav Stritz
Editing: Helena Hartmannová
Production: Československá televízia Bratislava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Slovenčina
Original Language: sk

Keywords

based on myths, legends or folklore

More Films by Director: Zora Bachnárová
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Príbeh o Fatime a Omarovi about?
A television production based on the legend of the well at Trenčín Castle. In the 16th century, the lord of Trenčín Castle was Štefan Zápoľský - Duke of Transylvania, known for his hardness. He built Trenčín Castle as a fortress against the Turks, which, however, could be easily defeated because it had no water. The Turks wanted to take advantage of this fact. Zápoľský, as a good tactician, did not wait for the Turks to attack and attacked their own camp. He won and took a large number of prisoners, including the beautiful Fatima, the wife of Duke Omar. Omar decided to ransom Fatima from captivity. Zápoľský knew only one price - water at Trenčín Castle. Omar undertakes to fulfill the condition and dig a well. He keeps his word and takes Fatima and the other prisoners from Trenčín Castle.
Who directed Príbeh o Fatime a Omarovi?
Príbeh o Fatime a Omarovi was directed by Zora Bachnárová.
Who stars in Príbeh o Fatime a Omarovi?
Príbeh o Fatime a Omarovi stars Vlado Müller, Žofia Martišová, Jozef Adamovič, Zuzana Kocúriková, Elena Rampáková, František Zvarík.
What genre is Príbeh o Fatime a Omarovi?
Príbeh o Fatime a Omarovi is a Drama, History film.
Where was Príbeh o Fatime a Omarovi produced?
Príbeh o Fatime a Omarovi was produced in Czechoslovakia.