Povídka Malostranská (1981)
A young man studying law finds a place to stay with a young conductor, thinking that he will find an idyllic Lesser Town atmosphere here and will be able to prepare for his exams in peace. The house is inhabited by distinctive characters. The owner, who sometimes loses his memory, and his lovely, modest daughter of marriageable age live here, as do an unsuccessful painter and his temperamental wife, as well as a certain mysterious Provazník, who writes anonymous letters to his neighbors in order to have malicious fun at their expense. However, the landlady causes the young man the greatest trouble...
Director: Jiří Krejčík
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: January 1, 1981
Cast
- Jiří Menzel - Dr. Krumlovský
- Rudolf Hrušínský - Provazník
- Josef Kemr - Landlord
- Josef Somr - Augusta, The Painter
- Soňa Valentová - Mrs. Konduktor
- Jitka Molavcová - Ms. Otylka
- Zuzana Fišárková - Mrs. Augusta
- Jan J. Vágner - Officer
- Pavel Nový - Officer
- Jiří Císler - Officer
Screenplay
- Jiří Krejčík (Screenplay)
- Jan Neruda (Short Story)
Music: Zdeněk Liška
Cinematography: Jaromír Šofr
Editing: Ludvík Pavlíček
Production: Československá televize Praha, Krátký film Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český, Deutsch
Original Language: cs
Keywords
based on short story
More Films by Director: Jiří Krejčík
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Povídka Malostranská about?
- A young man studying law finds a place to stay with a young conductor, thinking that he will find an idyllic Lesser Town atmosphere here and will be able to prepare for his exams in peace. The house is inhabited by distinctive characters. The owner, who sometimes loses his memory, and his lovely, modest daughter of marriageable age live here, as do an unsuccessful painter and his temperamental wife, as well as a certain mysterious Provazník, who writes anonymous letters to his neighbors in order to have malicious fun at their expense. However, the landlady causes the young man the greatest trouble...
- Who directed Povídka Malostranská?
- Povídka Malostranská was directed by Jiří Krejčík.
- Who stars in Povídka Malostranská?
- Povídka Malostranská stars Jiří Menzel, Rudolf Hrušínský, Josef Kemr, Josef Somr, Soňa Valentová, Jitka Molavcová.
- What genre is Povídka Malostranská?
- Povídka Malostranská is a Comedy film.
- Where was Povídka Malostranská produced?
- Povídka Malostranská was produced in Czechoslovakia.