The Arrival from the Darkness
Příchozí z temnot
Synopsis
One of the first Czechoslovak films to be shown abroad--a fantasy horror, filmed on the fully furnished premises of the Berlin film studio Am Zoo. The central role is portrayed by the “arrivee from darkness”, Ješek, who is awakened from a deathly sleep. The film represents unusual sparks of creative efforts and the ambitions of creative community around the director Jan S. Kolár, who was inspired by international trends and techniques.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan S. Kolár
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan S. Kolár
- Original Title
- Příchozí z temnot
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Rexfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan S. Kolár
Jan S. Kolár, Karel Hloucha
Otto Heller, Otto Hoffmann
Department Leadership Roster
Jan S. Kolár
Director
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Otto Hoffmann
Director of Photography
Jan S. Kolár
Screenplay
Fritz Kraenke
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Arrival from the Darkness
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What is The Arrival from the Darkness about?
One of the first Czechoslovak films to be shown abroad--a fantasy horror, filmed on the fully furnished premises of the Berlin film studio Am Zoo. The central role is portrayed by the “arrivee from darkness”, Ješek, who is awakened from a deathly sleep. The film represents unusual sparks of creative efforts and the ambitions of creative community around the director Jan S. Kolár, who was inspired by international trends and techniques.
Who directed The Arrival from the Darkness?
The Arrival from the Darkness was directed by Jan S. Kolár.
Who stars in The Arrival from the Darkness?
The principal cast of The Arrival from the Darkness includes Theodor Pištěk, Anny Ondra, Josef Šváb-Malostranský, Karel Lamač, Luigi Hofman.
When was The Arrival from the Darkness released and how long is it?
The Arrival from the Darkness was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.