Celebration in the Botanical Garden

Celebration in the Botanical Garden

1969 · 83 min · ★ 6.7 · Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy

Maria, an inn keeper, is always a bride but never a wife. She meets newcomer Pierre, who disturbs the peace of the small village and teaches the locals how to enjoy life. E. Havetta's debut was inspired by naïve art, French impressionism, silent slap-stick and Western Slovakian folk traditions.

Directed by Elo Havetta · Written by Lubor Dohnal

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