Ark of Fools (1990)
Set in a bleak, filth-ridden provincial hospital, a disillusioned doctor begins to find the philosophical ramblings of a mental patient more stimulating than the company of "sane" society. As their relationship deepens amidst the grimy and decaying wards, the doctor's own mental health is called into question by his suspicious colleagues.
Director: Ivan Balaďa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: November 1, 1990
Cast
- Zlatomír Vacek - Andrej Jefimyč Ragin
- Vladimír Merta - Ivan Dmitrič Gromov
- Slavoj Urban - Michail Averjanyč Goljubkin
- Antonín Horák - Jevgenij Fjodoryč Chobotov
- Hana Slivková - Marja Prokofjevna Chobotova
- Ivan Králík - Sergej Sergejevič
- Milica Linhartová - Naděžda Osipovna
- André Maroun-Gédéon - Mojsejka
- Vojtěch Ron - Lev Trofimovič
- Elena Zvaríková-Pappová - Varvara
Screenplay
- Lubor Dohnal (Screenplay)
- Anton Chekhov (Short Story)
- Pavel Juráček (Creative Producer)
Music: Štěpán Koníček
Cinematography: Juraj Šajmovič
Editing: Alois Fišárek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
based on short story
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ark of Fools about?
- Set in a bleak, filth-ridden provincial hospital, a disillusioned doctor begins to find the philosophical ramblings of a mental patient more stimulating than the company of "sane" society. As their relationship deepens amidst the grimy and decaying wards, the doctor's own mental health is called into question by his suspicious colleagues.
- Who directed Ark of Fools?
- Ark of Fools was directed by Ivan Balaďa.
- Who stars in Ark of Fools?
- Ark of Fools stars Zlatomír Vacek, Vladimír Merta, Slavoj Urban, Antonín Horák, Hana Slivková, Ivan Králík.
- How long is Ark of Fools?
- Ark of Fools has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Ark of Fools?
- Ark of Fools is a Drama film.
- Where was Ark of Fools produced?
- Ark of Fools was produced in Czechoslovakia.