Over Mountains, Over Valleys
Originally released in 1930. Over Mountains, Over Valleys is a documentary film. directed by Karel Plicka.
Synopsis
The Matica slovenská (a mostly government-sponsored cultural, academic, and archival institution) employed Karol Plicka (1894-1987) as its ethnographer, who was able to make documentary shorts from about 1926. He obtained funding from the President’s Office in 1928 to produce an hour-long documentary about village life, Through Mountains and Valleys (Po horách, po dolách). It was awarded a Gold Medal at the International Exposition of Photographic Art in Florence and received an Honorable Mention at the International Venice Film Festival in 1932.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
SK
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Over Mountains, Over Valleys about?
The Matica slovenská (a mostly government-sponsored cultural, academic, and archival institution) employed Karol Plicka (1894-1987) as its ethnographer, who was able to make documentary shorts fro...
Who directed Over Mountains, Over Valleys?
Over Mountains, Over Valleys was directed by Karel Plicka.
How long is Over Mountains, Over Valleys?
Over Mountains, Over Valleys has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Over Mountains, Over Valleys released?
Over Mountains, Over Valleys was released on March 13, 1930 in theaters.