Otevřený kruh
Originally released in 1973. Otevřený kruh is a drama/history film. directed by Marie Poledňáková. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Luděk Munzar, Hana Maciuchová, and Karel Höger
Synopsis
The television production captures the last decade of the life of the now world-renowned painter Karel Purkyně (1834 - 1868) and his struggle for the possibility of creative expression. After studying in Paris, he returns to Prague. He is not recognized, has no success and actually lives on the support of his father, the famous physiologist Jan Evangelista Purkyně. The only understanding he finds is in his admirer Maria, whom he marries. But he loses her too due to his emotional involvement with another woman. He dies too young and leaves behind a work whose artistic value will only be appreciated much later, at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
2.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Československá televize Praha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otevřený kruh about?
The television production captures the last decade of the life of the now world-renowned painter Karel Purkyně (1834 - 1868) and his struggle for the possibility of creative expression. After stud...
Who directed Otevřený kruh?
Otevřený kruh was directed by Marie Poledňáková.
How long is Otevřený kruh?
Otevřený kruh has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Otevřený kruh released?
Otevřený kruh was released on August 25, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Otevřený kruh?
The main cast of Otevřený kruh includes Luděk Munzar, Hana Maciuchová, Karel Höger, Josef Vinklář, Miriam Hynková.