The Cry
Křik
Synopsis
While a woman is in the hospital preparing to deliver her child, her husband has all day to reflect upon his wife and their relationship. As he tends to his job as a television repairman, Slavek fondly remembers how he first met Ivana and the days they spent getting to know one another. Slavek also grows increasingly aware of the environment that surrounds him and questions the society his new child will be entering.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaromil Jireš
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaromil Jireš, Ludvík Aškenazy
- Original Score
- Jan Klusák
- Original Title
- Křik
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaromil Jireš
Jaromil Jireš, Ludvík Aškenazy, Jan Procházka
Jan Klusák
Jaroslav Kučera
Jiřina Lukešová
Erich Švabík
Department Leadership Roster
Jaromil Jireš
Screenplay
Jiřina Lukešová
Editor
Oldřich Bosák
Production Design
Lída Novotná
Costume Design
Jaroslav Kučera
Director of Photography
Ludvík Aškenazy
Screenplay
Jan Klusák
Original Music Composer
Jaromil Jireš
Director
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What is The Cry about?
While a woman is in the hospital preparing to deliver her child, her husband has all day to reflect upon his wife and their relationship. As he tends to his job as a television repairman, Slavek fondly remembers how he first met Ivana and the days they spent getting to know one another. Slavek also grows increasingly aware of the environment that surrounds him and questions the society his new child will be entering.
Who directed The Cry?
The Cry was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
Who stars in The Cry?
The principal cast of The Cry includes Eva Límanová, Josef Abrhám, Eva Kopecká, Jiří Kvapil, Jiří Jánoška.
When was The Cry released and how long is it?
The Cry was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cry was composed by Jan Klusák.