Cruel Joys movie poster

Cruel Joys

October 3, 2002 1h 44m 6.1/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 2002. Cruel Joys is a drama/comedy film. directed by Juraj Nvota.

Starring Tatiana Pauhofová, Ondřej Vetchý, and Milan Mikulčík

Synopsis

This simple story is the feature debut for well-known Slovak theater and television director Juraj Nvota. Set in a Slovak village at the turn of the last century, the story teems with passion, and repressed and hidden emotion. It delves into the search for identity, investigating both love and hatred, while dramatizing the tragic relationship between an adolescent girl (Tatiana Pauhofová) and her ambitious father (Ondrej Vetchý). Set against the striking though simple backdrop of a picturesque, even idyllic, landscape - one ostensibly cut off from any important historical, political, or social context whatsoever - the arrival of an unwanted individual evokes the onset of a cruel drama.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 3, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language SK Original language
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Country Czech Republic + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
SK

Production Companies

  • ALEF Film & Media Group
  • Slovenská televízia
  • Total HelpArt T.H.A.
  • Česká televize
  • UN Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cruel Joys about?

This simple story is the feature debut for well-known Slovak theater and television director Juraj Nvota. Set in a Slovak village at the turn of the last century, the story teems with passion, and ...

Who directed Cruel Joys?

Cruel Joys was directed by Juraj Nvota.

How long is Cruel Joys?

Cruel Joys has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Cruel Joys released?

Cruel Joys was released on October 3, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cruel Joys?

The main cast of Cruel Joys includes Tatiana Pauhofová, Ondřej Vetchý, Milan Mikulčík, Anna Šišková, Július Satinský.