Albert Marenčin

Writing

Albert Marenčin

Born July 26, 1922 · Bystré, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]

Died March 9, 2019 · aged 96

No biography available.

Known For

JudgementJudgement · 1970
Judgement
5.21970
MovieHistoryDrama
The film is a historic parable about the topicality of revolution. 1514. The peasants' uprising is over, Dózsa has been arrested. Werbőczy tries to get the imprisoned peasant leader deny the revolution and offers him the lives of his people in exchange.
Birds, Orphans and FoolsBirds, Orphans and Fools · 1969
Birds, Orphans and Fools
7.11969
MovieDramaFantasy
In the aftermath of war, two men and a woman begin acting more like children than adults, leading to tragedy.
Interrupted SongInterrupted Song · 1960
Interrupted Song
5.11960
MovieWarRomance
Young couple separated by World War 2, dream of being reunited years later.
The Song of the Grey PigeonThe Song of the Grey Pigeon · 1961
The Song of the Grey Pigeon
6.71961
MovieDramaWar
An unusual children's film set during World War II in Czechoslovakia, this compelling drama unfolds five different segments that present the war through the eyes of three youngsters. The three have a series of adventures which include saving a soldier from being captured by the Germans, helping out the resistance fighters, and meeting up with a young Russian woman trained in guerrilla warfare. As they learn more about life and danger, various circumstances constantly recall the reality of war itself. The title comes from a wounded pigeon under the care of one of the youngsters.
Field LiliesField Lilies · 1973
Field Lilies
8.11973
MovieDramaComedy
Two repatriated soldiers search for stability and love when they return home after the First World War.
The OrganThe Organ · 1965
The Organ
5.91965
MovieDrama
A young Polish deserter and gifted organist finds shelter from the fascists in a Slovak Franciscan monastery. He find himself in conflict with the local organist and choir leader, a man limited in his world views and spiritual values.
There behind the forestThere behind the forest · 1962
There behind the forest
7.71962
MovieWarDrama
The brave soldiers, including a young Romani man determined to become a machine driver after the war, are preparing to fight for the Dukla Pass, and they must fight hard for every inch of land. They will redeem their success with their own blood.
The Barnabáš Kos CaseThe Barnabáš Kos Case · 1965
The Barnabáš Kos Case
7.01965
MovieComedyDrama
Barnabáš Kos, a meek and modest triangle-player in a state orchestra finds himself unfathomably promoted to musical director. Now drunk with power, the once timid musician turns into a poised, commanding peacock and seeks to transform the orchestra to suit his own agenda and inflated vision.

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