Smrť sa volá Engelchen (1960)
The television film based on the novel of the same name by Ladislav Mňaček draws on the period of World War II and the Slovak National Uprising. The film's story is composed of two intertwining time lines. In the images of the present that frame the entire narrative, the young partisan Voloďa - a hero with autobiographical features - recovers from a serious injury. In feverish reminiscences and in conversations with his nurse Eliška, he recapitulates the eventful events of his time in the partisan group in the village of Ploština, which the partisans abandoned under the pressure of events and left to the mercy of the German commando. Voloďa is haunted by visions of the burning Ploština, remorse and responsibility for the tragedy. In feverish reminiscences, he relives the meetings of the partisan detachment with the German commando. Memories of the mysterious Jewish girl Marta, a partisan liaison with whom Pavol had a passionate love affair, also return to him.
Cast
Screenplay
- Ladislav Mňačko (Novel)
- Daniel Michaelli (Screenplay)
- Ladislav Mňačko (Screenplay)
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smrť sa volá Engelchen about?
- The television film based on the novel of the same name by Ladislav Mňaček draws on the period of World War II and the Slovak National Uprising. The film's story is composed of two intertwining time lines. In the images of the present that frame the entire narrative, the young partisan Voloďa - a hero with autobiographical features - recovers from a serious injury. In feverish reminiscences and in conversations with his nurse Eliška, he recapitulates the eventful events of his time in the partisan group in the village of Ploština, which the partisans abandoned under the pressure of events and left to the mercy of the German commando. Voloďa is haunted by visions of the burning Ploština, remorse and responsibility for the tragedy. In feverish reminiscences, he relives the meetings of the partisan detachment with the German commando. Memories of the mysterious Jewish girl Marta, a partisan liaison with whom Pavol had a passionate love affair, also return to him.
- Who directed Smrť sa volá Engelchen?
- Smrť sa volá Engelchen was directed by Ivan Balaďa.
- Who stars in Smrť sa volá Engelchen?
- Smrť sa volá Engelchen stars Ivan Mistrík, Květa Fialová, Elena Zvaríková-Pappová, Štefan Kvietik, Július Vašek, Vlado Müller.
- What genre is Smrť sa volá Engelchen?
- Smrť sa volá Engelchen is a Drama, War, TV Movie film.
- Where was Smrť sa volá Engelchen produced?
- Smrť sa volá Engelchen was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of Smrť sa volá Engelchen?
- The themes of Smrť sa volá Engelchen include: The Horror of War and Humanity.