The Makropulos Case
Věc Makropulos
Synopsis
At the heart of Věc Makropulos is a recipe for a life-prolonging elixir invented by the doctor Hieronymus Makropulos for Emperor Rudolf II. It was tested on the doctor's beautiful daughter, who has now been on earth for 337 years and has had countless affairs over the generations. In the end, however, the seemingly young woman has to realize that an endless life on this side of the world only brings loneliness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Stein
- Screenplay & Story
- Leoš Janáček
- Original Score
- Leoš Janáček
- Original Title
- Věc Makropulos
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Stein
Leoš Janáček
Leoš Janáček
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Stein
Director
Leoš Janáček
Writer
Leoš Janáček
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Makropulos Case
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What is The Makropulos Case about?
At the heart of Věc Makropulos is a recipe for a life-prolonging elixir invented by the doctor Hieronymus Makropulos for Emperor Rudolf II. It was tested on the doctor's beautiful daughter, who has now been on earth for 337 years and has had countless affairs over the generations. In the end, however, the seemingly young woman has to realize that an endless life on this side of the world only brings loneliness.
Who directed The Makropulos Case?
The Makropulos Case was directed by Peter Stein.
Who stars in The Makropulos Case?
The principal cast of The Makropulos Case includes Marlis Petersen, Pavel Cernoch, Lukas Schmidt, Alma Neuhaus, Bo Skovhus.
When was The Makropulos Case released and how long is it?
The Makropulos Case was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Makropulos Case?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Makropulos Case was composed by Leoš Janáček.