Orbis Pictus
Originally released in 1997. Orbis Pictus is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Martin Šulík.
Starring Dorota Nvotová, Marián Labuda, and Božidara Turzonovová
Synopsis
In Slovakia, the sixteen year-old Terezka is discharged from her school with a letter to her mother. Along her surrealistic journey to find her mother, Terezka entwines reality and fantasy and meets a man that is hired to burn clothes; a woman buried on the ground; a young bride that is marrying the forty and something year-old widow of his brother to support her family as a tradition in their village; her younger brother that is intern in a special school; a decadent TV comedian and his wife; a powerful mobster in the kitchen of a restaurant; one lover of her mother in her former address; and finally her promiscuous mother that advises her to travel through the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
SK
Original language
Country
Slovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SK
Production Companies
- Charlie's Bratislava
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orbis Pictus about?
In Slovakia, the sixteen year-old Terezka is discharged from her school with a letter to her mother. Along her surrealistic journey to find her mother, Terezka entwines reality and fantasy and meet...
Who directed Orbis Pictus?
Orbis Pictus was directed by Martin Šulík.
How long is Orbis Pictus?
Orbis Pictus has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Orbis Pictus released?
Orbis Pictus was released on May 22, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Orbis Pictus?
The main cast of Orbis Pictus includes Dorota Nvotová, Marián Labuda, Božidara Turzonovová, Július Satinský, Emília Vášáryová.