Dark Blue World
Tmavomodrý svět
Synopsis
Lt. Franta Slama is a top pilot in the Czech Air Force who is assigned to train a promising young flier, Karel Vojtisek, and they soon become friends. When Nazi Germany invades Czechoslovakia in 1939, they both reject the authority of their new leaders and escape to England where they join other Czech exiles in the RAF. While flying a mission over England, Karel crash lands and happens upon the farmhouse of Susan, a young woman whose husband is in the Navy. Karel soon falls head over heels for Susan but, while they enjoy a brief fling, in time Susan decides she prefers the company of the older and more worldly Franta. As Franta and Karel struggle to maintain their friendship despite their romantic rivalry.
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Tmavomodrý svět - Film o Filmu
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2015-09-26
Top Cast
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Ondřej Vetchý
František Sláma
Kryštof Hádek
Karel Vojtíšek
Tara Fitzgerald
Susan Whitmore
Oldřich Kaiser
Jan Machatý
Linda Rybová
Hanička Pecharová
David Novotný
Bedřich Mrtvý
Charles Dance
Wing Commander Bentley
Jaromír Dulava
Railwayman Kaňka
Lukáš Kantor
Tamtam
Juraj Bernáth
Jan Gregora
Miroslav Táborský
Vilda Houf
Hans-Jörg Assmann
Doctor Blaschke
Anna Massey
English Teacher
Thure Riefenstein
German Officer Hesse
Viktor Preiss
Major Skokan
John Warnaby
RAF Instructor
Petr Burian
Vrba Vlastik
Jeremy Swift
Cpl. Pierce
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Svěrák
- Screenplay & Story
- Zdeněk Svěrák
- Original Score
- Ondřej Soukup
- Original Title
- Tmavomodrý svět
- Country of Origin
- France, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Czech, German, Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Portobello Pictures, Helkon Media, Fandango, Biograf Jan Svěrák, Česká televize, Phoenix Film Investments, Tmavomodrý svět
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Svěrák
Zdeněk Svěrák
Ondřej Soukup
Vladimír Smutný, Ramūnas Greičius
Alois Fišárek
Eric Abraham, Jan Svěrák, Iva Procházková, Jaroslav Kučera
Department Leadership Roster
Zdeněk Svěrák
Screenplay
Eric Abraham
Producer
Jan Svěrák
Producer
Jan Svěrák
Director
Iva Procházková
Producer
Věra Mírová
Costume Design
Ladislav Lahoda
Stunt Coordinator
Jan Vlasák
Production Design
Dennis Lowe
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alois Fišárek
Editor
Ondřej Soukup
Original Music Composer
Vladimír Smutný
Director of Photography
Jaroslav Kučera
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Blue World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Blue World about?
Lt. Franta Slama is a top pilot in the Czech Air Force who is assigned to train a promising young flier, Karel Vojtisek, and they soon become friends. When Nazi Germany invades Czechoslovakia in 1939, they both reject the authority of their new leaders and escape to England where they join other Czech exiles in the RAF. While flying a mission over England, Karel crash lands and happens upon the farmhouse of Susan, a young woman whose husband is in the Navy. Karel soon falls head over heels for Susan but, while they enjoy a brief fling, in time Susan decides she prefers the company of the older and more worldly Franta. As Franta and Karel struggle to maintain their friendship despite their romantic rivalry.
Who directed Dark Blue World?
Dark Blue World was directed by Jan Svěrák.
Who stars in Dark Blue World?
The principal cast of Dark Blue World includes Ondřej Vetchý, Kryštof Hádek, Tara Fitzgerald, Oldřich Kaiser, Linda Rybová.
When was Dark Blue World released and how long is it?
Dark Blue World was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Blue World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Blue World was composed by Ondřej Soukup.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Blue World?
Dark Blue World holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).