The King of Colonnades
Král kolonád
Synopsis
In May 1945, a broken violinist lies drunk by a creek, haunted by memories of his life before and during WWII. Once the celebrated first violin in spa orchestras, he married Jewish nurse Róza and dreamed of fatherhood, only to face brutal anti-Jewish persecution. Relegated to second violin, he spirals into alcoholism and betrayal, while Róza and their daughter are deported. Cast out by colleagues and lovers, he descends into madness, murdering a vagrant with his violin case. In a final psychotic haze, he tends a roadside Christ statue before collapsing, his shattered life a testament to love, loss, and atrocity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zeno Dostál
- Screenplay & Story
- Zeno Dostál
- Original Score
- Luboš Fišer
- Original Title
- Král kolonád
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zeno Dostál
Zeno Dostál, Zdeněk Borovec
Luboš Fišer
Jiří Macák
Jan Svoboda
Department Leadership Roster
Zeno Dostál
Screenplay
Zeno Dostál
Director
Jiří Macák
Director of Photography
Bohumil Nový
Production Design
Jan Kropáček
Costume Design
Jan Svoboda
Editor
Luboš Fišer
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King of Colonnades
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What is The King of Colonnades about?
In May 1945, a broken violinist lies drunk by a creek, haunted by memories of his life before and during WWII. Once the celebrated first violin in spa orchestras, he married Jewish nurse Róza and dreamed of fatherhood, only to face brutal anti-Jewish persecution. Relegated to second violin, he spirals into alcoholism and betrayal, while Róza and their daughter are deported. Cast out by colleagues and lovers, he descends into madness, murdering a vagrant with his violin case. In a final psychotic haze, he tends a roadside Christ statue before collapsing, his shattered life a testament to love, loss, and atrocity.
Who directed The King of Colonnades?
The King of Colonnades was directed by Zeno Dostál.
Who stars in The King of Colonnades?
The principal cast of The King of Colonnades includes Josef Novotný, Barbora Leichnerová, Ivana Chýlková, Svatava Hubeňáková, Eliška Kuchařová.
When was The King of Colonnades released and how long is it?
The King of Colonnades was released in 1991 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The King of Colonnades?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King of Colonnades was composed by Luboš Fišer.
Is The King of Colonnades based on a book or true story?
The King of Colonnades is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zeno Dostál".