Cruel Joys
Kruté radosti
Synopsis
This simple story is the feature debut for well-known Slovak theater and television director Juraj Nvota. Set in a Slovak village at the turn of the last century, the story teems with passion, and repressed and hidden emotion. It delves into the search for identity, investigating both love and hatred, while dramatizing the tragic relationship between an adolescent girl (Tatiana Pauhofová) and her ambitious father (Ondrej Vetchý). Set against the striking though simple backdrop of a picturesque, even idyllic, landscape - one ostensibly cut off from any important historical, political, or social context whatsoever - the arrival of an unwanted individual evokes the onset of a cruel drama.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juraj Nvota
- Screenplay & Story
- Scarlett Čanakyová
- Original Score
- Ľubica Malachovská Čekovská
- Original Title
- Kruté radosti
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Slovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- ALEF Film & Media Group, Slovenská televízia, Total HelpArt T.H.A., Česká televize, UN Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juraj Nvota
Scarlett Čanakyová
Ľubica Malachovská Čekovská
Jan Malíř
Alois Fišárek
Jiří Koštýř
Department Leadership Roster
Juraj Nvota
Director
Scarlett Čanakyová
Screenplay
Alois Fišárek
Editor
Mona Hafsahl
Costume Design
Jan Malíř
Director of Photography
Jiří Koštýř
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cruel Joys.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruel Joys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cruel Joys about?
This simple story is the feature debut for well-known Slovak theater and television director Juraj Nvota. Set in a Slovak village at the turn of the last century, the story teems with passion, and repressed and hidden emotion. It delves into the search for identity, investigating both love and hatred, while dramatizing the tragic relationship between an adolescent girl (Tatiana Pauhofová) and her ambitious father (Ondrej Vetchý). Set against the striking though simple backdrop of a picturesque, even idyllic, landscape - one ostensibly cut off from any important historical, political, or social context whatsoever - the arrival of an unwanted individual evokes the onset of a cruel drama.
Who directed Cruel Joys?
Cruel Joys was directed by Juraj Nvota.
Who stars in Cruel Joys?
The principal cast of Cruel Joys includes Tatiana Pauhofová, Ondřej Vetchý, Milan Mikulčík, Anna Šišková, Július Satinský.
When was Cruel Joys released and how long is it?
Cruel Joys was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Cruel Joys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cruel Joys was composed by Ľubica Malachovská Čekovská.