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Vítězslav Nezval
Born May 26, 1900
Died April 6, 1958 · aged 57
No biography available.
Known For
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders · 1970Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
★ 7.01970
MovieFantasyAdventure
Valerie, a Czechoslovakian teenager living with her grandmother, is blossoming into womanhood, but that transformation proves secondary to the effects she experiences when she puts on a pair of magic earrings. Now seeing the world around her in a different light, Valerie must endure her sexual awakening while attempting to discern reality from fantasy as she encounters lecherous priest Gracian, a vampire-like stranger and otherworldly carnival folk.
The Emperor's Nightingale · 1949The Emperor's Nightingale
★ 5.61949
MovieAnimationFamily
Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.
Erotikon · 1930Erotikon
★ 6.31930
MovieDramaRomance
Andrea, the beautiful daughter of a railway gateman, is seduced by a rich passenger, who missed his train. Left pregnant, Andrea marries another man and moves to Prague, only to encounter her former lover and recover her former lust.
From Saturday to Sunday · 1931From Saturday to Sunday
★ 6.51931
MovieDramaRomance
Two secretaries go out on a double date, but the inexperienced Mary flees when offered money for sexual favors. She takes refuge in a cafe and encounters a plebeian Prince Charming. The film recounts the simple progress of their romance after they go home together.
Prince Bayaya · 1951Prince Bayaya
★ 6.51951
MovieAnimationFantasy
Bayaya, a young peasant, protected by the spirit of his dead mother, arrives at the castle of the King, where he entertains his three daughters. He soon realizes that the three princesses are nagged by evil spirits. The little peasant manages to rid them of them, fights a duel with a wicked lord who wanted to marry one of the three princesses. He finally wins the heart of the youngest sister while saving the soul of his mother who was in purgatory.
Before Graduation · 1932Before Graduation
★ 5.01932
MovieDrama
The story of high school students, talented Jan and Karel, who has a problem with math. Their life affects pedantic professor of mathematics Klec, that goes with them on a school trip, which escalates the conflict between them. Jan wants to escape, but Professor Donat will discourage him. Karel fails the exam of mathematics and decides to commit suicide.
Experiment · 1943Experiment
★ 6.51943
MovieDrama
The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral · 1929The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral
★ 5.61929
MovieDramaRomance
The most important silent film by director Martin Frič. Poet Vitezslav Nezval did scenographic modifications to the original story by Václav Wasserman. Film producer Jaroslav Stransky didn’t witness premier; because of fear of financial collapse, he killed himself.
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