Povodeň (1958)

The construction of the new dam deprived the ferryman Ryba of his trade. The new dam replaced the ferry. However, Ryba's ancestors were ferrymen and the old man would have liked his two sons to take up the same profession. But Joseph is an indecisive weakling and Karel found work on the dam. That's why old Ryba drove him out of the house. The persistent rain brings Ryba miserable joy. The man knows well that a sudden flood can endanger the unfinished dam. In his fanatical hatred, he forgets that the water from a broken dam would sweep away his house and his daughter-in-law and sick grandchild in the first place...

Director: Martin Frič
Genre: Drama
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: František Škvor
Cinematography: Václav Hanuš
Editing: Jan Kohout
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

flood, catastrophe

More Films by Director: Martin Frič
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Povodeň about?
The construction of the new dam deprived the ferryman Ryba of his trade. The new dam replaced the ferry. However, Ryba's ancestors were ferrymen and the old man would have liked his two sons to take up the same profession. But Joseph is an indecisive weakling and Karel found work on the dam. That's why old Ryba drove him out of the house. The persistent rain brings Ryba miserable joy. The man knows well that a sudden flood can endanger the unfinished dam. In his fanatical hatred, he forgets that the water from a broken dam would sweep away his house and his daughter-in-law and sick grandchild in the first place...
Who directed Povodeň?
Povodeň was directed by Martin Frič.
Who stars in Povodeň?
Povodeň stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, Otomar Krejča, Slávka Budínová, Gustav Heverle, Karel Fiala, Ivanka Devátá.
What genre is Povodeň?
Povodeň is a Drama film.
Where was Povodeň produced?
Povodeň was produced in Czechoslovakia.