Lovers in the Year One
"Czechoslovakia's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1974"
Originally released in 1974. Lovers in the Year One is a drama/romance film. directed by Jaroslav Balík.
Starring Marta Vančurová, Viktor Preiss, and Libuše Švormová
Synopsis
It is the summer of 1945. A party of young people are enjoying the beginning of a new life to the full. For them this is the year one. One of them, law student Pavel, is more attracted to film than to law. With his eight-millimeter camera, he films everything that catches his attention. One day he captures an interesting face on film, a girl with an air of mystery. Pavel visits the girl, whose name is Helena, and meets hers and her elder energetic sister Olga. From Olga, he learns that the girls have spent the years of German occupation in a concentration camp and cannot forget the horrors they have lived through.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovers in the Year One about?
It is the summer of 1945. A party of young people are enjoying the beginning of a new life to the full. For them this is the year one. One of them, law student Pavel, is more attracted to film than...
Who directed Lovers in the Year One?
Lovers in the Year One was directed by Jaroslav Balík.
How long is Lovers in the Year One?
Lovers in the Year One has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Lovers in the Year One released?
Lovers in the Year One was released on March 15, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lovers in the Year One?
The main cast of Lovers in the Year One includes Marta Vančurová, Viktor Preiss, Libuše Švormová, Petr Svojtka, Jana Švandová.