The Arrival from the Darkness
Originally released in 1921. The Arrival from the Darkness is a fantasy/horror film. directed by Jan S. Kolár. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Theodor Pištěk, Anny Ondra, and Josef Šváb-Malostranský
Synopsis
One of the first Czechoslovak films to be shown abroad--a fantasy horror, filmed on the fully furnished premises of the Berlin film studio Am Zoo. The central role is portrayed by the “arrivee from darkness”, Ješek, who is awakened from a deathly sleep. The film represents unusual sparks of creative efforts and the ambitions of creative community around the director Jan S. Kolár, who was inspired by international trends and techniques.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1921
104 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Theodor Pištěk
as Bohdan Drazický
Anny Ondra
as Dagmar / Alena
Josef Šváb-Malostranský
as Jan
Karel Lamač
as Jesek Drazický
Luigi Hofman
as Butler / Father of Alena
Vladimír Majer
as Richard Bor / Balthasar Borro
Alfred Baštýř
as Fisherman
Rudolf Myzet
as Knight
Jan W. Speerger
as Knight of Drazický's Suite
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Rexfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Arrival from the Darkness about?
One of the first Czechoslovak films to be shown abroad--a fantasy horror, filmed on the fully furnished premises of the Berlin film studio Am Zoo. The central role is portrayed by the “arrivee fr...
Who directed The Arrival from the Darkness?
The Arrival from the Darkness was directed by Jan S. Kolár.
How long is The Arrival from the Darkness?
The Arrival from the Darkness has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Arrival from the Darkness released?
The Arrival from the Darkness was released on October 14, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Arrival from the Darkness?
The main cast of The Arrival from the Darkness includes Theodor Pištěk, Anny Ondra, Josef Šváb-Malostranský, Karel Lamač, Luigi Hofman.