Blaník
Synopsis
Cimrman sees the reason for the popularity of the Blanik legend in Bohemia mainly in the geographical location of our homeland. In agreement with Palacký, he was aware that "we are here in Europe like a grain between two millstones. From the west, German imperialism presses upon us, and from the east, the expansionism of the Great Russian colossus crushes us. It is no wonder that a small nation under such pressure seeks supernatural and even miraculous protection, for only a miracle can enable it to survive here."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ladislav Smoljak
- Screenplay & Story
- Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Svěrák
- Original Title
- Blaník
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Česká televize, Originální Videojournal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ladislav Smoljak
Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Svěrák
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Ladislav Smoljak
Writer
Ladislav Smoljak
Director
Zdeněk Svěrák
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blaník
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What is Blaník about?
Cimrman sees the reason for the popularity of the Blanik legend in Bohemia mainly in the geographical location of our homeland. In agreement with Palacký, he was aware that "we are here in Europe like a grain between two millstones. From the west, German imperialism presses upon us, and from the east, the expansionism of the Great Russian colossus crushes us. It is no wonder that a small nation under such pressure seeks supernatural and even miraculous protection, for only a miracle can enable it to survive here."
Who directed Blaník?
Blaník was directed by Ladislav Smoljak.
Who stars in Blaník?
The principal cast of Blaník includes Jaroslav Weigel, Jan Kašpar, Ladislav Smoljak, Pavel Vondruška, Genadij Rumlena.
When was Blaník released and how long is it?
Blaník was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.