Something Different
O něčem jiném
Synopsis
In her first feature, Věra Chytilová uses a combination of documentary and fiction film techniques to tell two stories in counterpoint. The first follows Olympic champion gymnast Eva Bosáková, who contemplates retirement as she undergoes a gruelling training schedule; the second, a housewife who is unappreciated and ignored by her husband.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Věra Uzelacová
Věra
Josef Langmiler
Josef
Jiří Kodet
Jirka
Milivoj Uzelac
Milda
Jaroslava Matlochová
Trainer
Luboš Ogoun
Trainer
Vladimír Bosák
Eva's Husband
Eva Bosáková
Eva
Dagmar Cejnková
Dada
Jiří Cejnek
Dada's Husband
Oldřich Červinka
Journalist
Rudolf Kyznar
Pianist (uncredited)
Věra Čáslavská
Gymnast (uncredited)
František Filipovský
František Filipovský (uncredited)
Antonín Bahenský
Cameraman (uncredited)
Helena Štvánová
Saleswoman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 7, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Věra Chytilová
- Screenplay & Story
- Věra Chytilová
- Original Score
- Jiří Šlitr
- Original Title
- O něčem jiném
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Věra Chytilová
Věra Chytilová, Ladislav Fikar
Jiří Šlitr
Jan Čuřík
Miroslav Hájek
Bohumil Šmída
Department Leadership Roster
Věra Chytilová
Screenplay
Dagmar Cejnková
Costume Design
Vladimír Labský
Production Design
Věra Chytilová
Director
Jiří Šlitr
Original Music Composer
Jan Čuřík
Director of Photography
Miroslav Hájek
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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BD Release: 1961-1965
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something Different
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What is Something Different about?
In her first feature, Věra Chytilová uses a combination of documentary and fiction film techniques to tell two stories in counterpoint. The first follows Olympic champion gymnast Eva Bosáková, who contemplates retirement as she undergoes a gruelling training schedule; the second, a housewife who is unappreciated and ignored by her husband.
Who directed Something Different?
Something Different was directed by Věra Chytilová.
Who stars in Something Different?
The principal cast of Something Different includes Věra Uzelacová, Josef Langmiler, Jiří Kodet, Milivoj Uzelac, Jaroslava Matlochová.
When was Something Different released and how long is it?
Something Different was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Something Different?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something Different was composed by Jiří Šlitr.