Grandmother
"There is no one in the world who can please everyone."
Originally released in 1940. Grandmother is a drama film. directed by František Čáp.
Starring Terezie Brzková, Světla Svozilová, and Karel Třešňák
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Terezie Brzková
as Babicka
Světla Svozilová
as Terezka Prosková, její dcera
Karel Třešňák
as Jan Prosek
Nataša Tanská
as Barunka
Jiří Papež
as Jan
Jan Krchňavý
as Vilím
Jitka Dušková
as Adélka
Gustav Nezval
as Cerný myslivec
Marie Glázrová
as Knezna Vilemína Zahanská
Nora Cífková
as Komtesa Hortensie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Lucernafilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandmother about?
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...
Who directed Grandmother?
Grandmother was directed by František Čáp.
How long is Grandmother?
Grandmother has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Grandmother released?
Grandmother was released on November 15, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grandmother?
The main cast of Grandmother includes Terezie Brzková, Světla Svozilová, Karel Třešňák, Nataša Tanská, Jiří Papež.