Grandmother

Grandmother

There is no one in the world who can please everyone.

1940 · 91 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

A highly romanticized autobiographical novel by a Czech 19th century writer, Bozena Nemcova. It's a classical, compulsory reading in Czech schools, about a wise, working-class woman, happier in her simplicity and good heart than the nobles whom she serves.

Directed by František Čáp · Written by Karel Hašler

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