Zobani movie poster

Zobani

October 14, 1993

Originally released in 1993. Zobani is a drama film. directed by Jiří Vanýsek.

Starring Michal Bumbálek, Miroslav Etzler, and Tomáš Sagher

Synopsis

A young soldier, a librarian by profession and a pacifist by nature, reports for basic military service at a border barracks. Bullying reigns supreme at the unit, quietly tolerated by the officers. Private Adam resists and physically attacks the leader of the senior soldiers, but he stands no chance and later ends up in hospital. Private Banýr, an artistic blacksmith in civilian life, is even murdered by the senior soldiers. The librarian and the gypsy Aladar become the main targets of bullying. The two flee together and stage an attempt to escape across the border. Aladar is shot by the senior soldiers and the librarian is detained by border guards, but the entire group of senior soldiers is brought to trial.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 14, 1993 32 years ago
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czech Republic Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Česká televize

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zobani about?

A young soldier, a librarian by profession and a pacifist by nature, reports for basic military service at a border barracks. Bullying reigns supreme at the unit, quietly tolerated by the officers....

Who directed Zobani?

Zobani was directed by Jiří Vanýsek.

When was Zobani released?

Zobani was released on October 14, 1993 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Zobani?

The main cast of Zobani includes Michal Bumbálek, Miroslav Etzler, Tomáš Sagher, Petr Halberstadt, Václav Liška.