

The Deserter and the Nomads
Zbehovia a pútnici
Synopsis
An apocalyptic story of three wars in three film tales encompassing the end of the WWI,WWII, as well as a vision of the world destroyed by nuclear weapons. This film was honored at the film festivals in Venice and Sorrento. Immediately after that the copy with Italian subtitles was locked in a safe as evidence of the anti-communist activities of the director, who used real footage of the Soviet invasion.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ferencz Gejza
Kalmán (segment "Zbehovia")
Mikuláš Ladižinský
Martin (segment "Zbehovia")
Helena Gorovová
Lila (segment "Zbehovia")
Alexandra Sekulová
Mara (segment "Zbehovia")
Albert Vojtech Pagáč
Bergman (segment "Zbehovia")
Augustín Kubán
White Rider (segment "Zbehovia")
Václav Kovařík
Crippled Christ (segment "Zbehovia")
Štefan Pettö
Cripple (segment "Zbehovia")
Mikuláš Cincula
Scarred (segment "Zbehovia")
Gejza Spišák
Policeman (segment "Zbehovia")
Alexander Kautnik
Policeman (segment "Zbehovia")
Ján Švec
Policeman (segment "Zbehovia")
Magda Vášáryová
Dominika (segment "Dominika")
Ferdinand Vilím
Michal (segment "Dominika")
Oľga Vronská
(segment "Dominika")
Samuel Adamčík
Porun (segment "Dominika")
Ján Gubala
(segment "Dominika")
Augustín Kubán
Death (segment "Dominika")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sorrento Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juraj Jakubisko
- Screenplay & Story
- Juraj Jakubisko, Karol Sidon, Ladislav Ťažký
- Original Score
- Štěpán Koníček
- Original Title
- Zbehovia a pútnici
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Hungarian, German, Russian, Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Ultra Film, Slovenská filmová tvorba
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juraj Jakubisko
Juraj Jakubisko, Karol Sidon, Ladislav Ťažký
Štěpán Koníček
Juraj Jakubisko
Maximilián Remeň, Mario Morra
Turi Vasile, Moris Ergas
Department Leadership Roster
Juraj Jakubisko
Director
Juraj Jakubisko
Screenplay
Oľga Maiová
Production Design
Štěpán Koníček
Original Music Composer
Karol Sidon
Screenplay
Ivan Vaníček
Production Design
Ladislav Ťažký
Screenplay
Turi Vasile
Producer
Juraj Jakubisko
Director of Photography
Moris Ergas
Producer
Helena Anýžová
Costume Design
Maximilián Remeň
Editor
Mario Morra
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deserter and the Nomads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Deserter and the Nomads about?
An apocalyptic story of three wars in three film tales encompassing the end of the WWI,WWII, as well as a vision of the world destroyed by nuclear weapons. This film was honored at the film festivals in Venice and Sorrento. Immediately after that the copy with Italian subtitles was locked in a safe as evidence of the anti-communist activities of the director, who used real footage of the Soviet invasion.
Who directed The Deserter and the Nomads?
The Deserter and the Nomads was directed by Juraj Jakubisko.
Who stars in The Deserter and the Nomads?
The principal cast of The Deserter and the Nomads includes Ferencz Gejza, Mikuláš Ladižinský, Helena Gorovová, Alexandra Sekulová, Albert Vojtech Pagáč.
When was The Deserter and the Nomads released and how long is it?
The Deserter and the Nomads was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deserter and the Nomads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deserter and the Nomads was composed by Štěpán Koníček.




















