Acting
Karel Fiala
Born January 22, 1871
Died July 27, 1931 · aged 60
No biography available.
Known For
Gypsies · 1922Gypsies
★ 6.51922
MovieDrama
The tale of the Venetian gondolier whose desire for revenge following a thwarted love affair leads him to Bohemia. The intricate plot also deals with destinies of other characters, who finally come together in a dramatic encounter at one time and in one place. In his role as screenwriter and director, Anton produced a highly accomplished version of Mácha’s work. He respected the original but was also able, along with the DoP Karel Kopřiva, to capitalise on the possibilities that the film medium offered. For the Venice prologue, the filmmakers exploited the photogenic qualities of the city – the narrow streets, the lagoons, gondolas and the sea – and they moved the set to the enigmatic Czech landscape around the castle of Kokořín.
Poor girl · 1930Poor girl
★ 6.21930
MovieDramaRomance
The illegitimate child, Marie Růžová, grows up in the family of the Bořický miller. Childhood and youth spend with the son of Bořice, Klement. Klement asserts the rights, becomes a lawyer, and marries Jirina. In order not to cause further contradictions, Mary will go to Prague secretly at night. There he is living heavily as a waitress. He resists the insults of architect Jansky until he ultimately decides to commit suicide in despair.
White Paradise · 1924White Paradise
★ 8.01924
MovieDramaRomance
After a young man is arrested for a crime he didn't commit, the daughter of the local tavern owners must spring to the rescue.
The Poisoned Light · 1921The Poisoned Light
★ 6.81921
MovieCrimeAdventure
Professor Grant signs a contract with Dr. Selin for the sale of his invention of cold light with the plans for his invention being kept in Grant's apartment. The negotiations are secretly heard by the illusionist Durk, who wants to seize the invention. A few days later Selín is found dead, killed by a light bulb filled with poisonous gas. Durk performs at the birthday party of Grant's daughter Anna and seizes the plans for the invention.
Be Prepared! · 1924Be Prepared!
1924
MovieDramaAdventure
Svatopluk Innemann’s film Be Prepared! presents the early Czech boy scout movement through a simple narrative. The film extols the virtues of hard work, honor and cooperation just as it displays the fun of wilderness exploration, group cohesion and outdoor leisure. Troop 30 visits numerous historic locations on their travels, such as Orlík Castle and St John’s Rapids.
The Kidnapping of Fux the Banker · 1923The Kidnapping of Fux the Banker
★ 4.51923
MovieComedy
Father Vojtech · 1929Father Vojtech
★ 8.71929
MovieDramaRomance
Father Vojtech (Czech: Páter Vojtěch) is a 1929 silent Czech romance film directed by Martin Frič.
Koriatovych · 1922Koriatovych
1922
MovieFantasy
In Transcarpathia, Prince Laborets wields a divine ring that ensures his land’s peace and prosperity. Ambitious Hungarian Zoltan seizes the ring after defeating Laborets, unleashing centuries of oppression. Generations later, Prince Fedir Koryatovych leads a revolt to reclaim freedom and restore the ring’s legacy.
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