Fire in wood (1978)

The teenage Jirka (J. Procházka) likes to spend time with his aunt (Š. Ranošová) in a secluded village. He does not feel comfortable at home. His mother (J. Vaňková) and stepfather Ivan (P. Pelzer) scrape together every penny to save up for an expensive kitchen set and a Persian carpet. His mother is not very fond of his aunt and does not like Jirka's visits. On her next visit, the aunt gives Jirka her husband's carpentry tools. Jirka meets Jakub (M. Holub), an old carpenter, who helps him repair an old kitchen sideboard. Jakub shows the boy how precious wood the sideboard is made of. The two become friends. However, their mother is about to throw the sideboard away

Director: Otakar Kosek
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Vadim Petrov
Cinematography: Jan Plesník
Editing: Jaroslav Večeřa
Production: Československá televize Ostrava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on short story

More Films by Director: Otakar Kosek
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fire in wood about?
The teenage Jirka (J. Procházka) likes to spend time with his aunt (Š. Ranošová) in a secluded village. He does not feel comfortable at home. His mother (J. Vaňková) and stepfather Ivan (P. Pelzer) scrape together every penny to save up for an expensive kitchen set and a Persian carpet. His mother is not very fond of his aunt and does not like Jirka's visits. On her next visit, the aunt gives Jirka her husband's carpentry tools. Jirka meets Jakub (M. Holub), an old carpenter, who helps him repair an old kitchen sideboard. Jakub shows the boy how precious wood the sideboard is made of. The two become friends. However, their mother is about to throw the sideboard away
Who directed Fire in wood?
Fire in wood was directed by Otakar Kosek.
Who stars in Fire in wood?
Fire in wood stars Jiří Procházka, Miloslav Holub, Štěpánka Ranošová, Petr Pelzer, Jana Vaňková, Arnošt Borovec.
How long is Fire in wood?
Fire in wood has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Fire in wood?
Fire in wood is a Drama film.
Where was Fire in wood produced?
Fire in wood was produced in Czechoslovakia.