Marketa Lazarová
“Putting the ‘dark’ back in the Dark Ages.”
Synopsis
Mikolás and his brother Adam end up with a young German hostage of noble blood during a robbery. While their clan prepares for the wrath of the German king, Mikolás is sent to pressure his neighbor Lazar into a defense pact. Persuasion fails and he abducts Lazar's daughter Marketa on the eve of her initiation as a nun in an act of vengeance.
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Marketa Lazarová (1967) - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-25
Top Cast
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František Velecký
Mikoláš, Kozlík's son
Magda Vášáryová
Marketa Lazarová, Lazar's daughter
Ivan Palúch
Adam, Kozlík's one-armed son
Pavla Polášková
Alexandra, Kozlík's daughter
Vlastimil Harapes
Kristián, son of Bishop of Hennau
Michal Kožuch
Lazar, Kozlík's rival
Josef Kemr
Kozlík, Lazar's rival
Naďa Hejná
Kateřina, Kozlík's wife
Jaroslav Moučka
Jan, Kozlík's son
Zdeněk Kutil
Reiner, Bishop of Hennau's Valet
Zdeněk Řehoř
Sovička, Aide to the Royal Governor
Karel Vašíček
Jiří, Kozlík's son
Martin Mrázek
Václav, Kozlík's son
Václav Sloup
Šimon, Jan's son
Alena Pavlíková
Drahuše, Kozlík's younger daughter
Zdeněk Lipovčan
Jakub, Lazar's son
Zdeněk Kryzánek
Pivo, Royal Governor
Jan Pohan
Kornet
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 30, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- František Vláčil
- Screenplay & Story
- František Pavlíček, František Vláčil
- Original Score
- Zdeněk Liška
- Original Title
- Marketa Lazarová
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
František Vláčil
František Pavlíček, František Vláčil, Vladislav Vančura, Jan Procházka
Zdeněk Liška
Bedřich Baťka
Miroslav Hájek
Erich Švabík
Department Leadership Roster
Miroslav Hájek
Editor
František Vláčil
Director
Zdeněk Liška
Original Music Composer
František Pavlíček
Screenplay
Oldřich Okáč
Production Design
František Vláčil
Screenplay
Theodor Pištěk
Costume Design
Bedřich Baťka
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marketa Lazarová
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Marketa Lazarová about?
Mikolás and his brother Adam end up with a young German hostage of noble blood during a robbery. While their clan prepares for the wrath of the German king, Mikolás is sent to pressure his neighbor Lazar into a defense pact. Persuasion fails and he abducts Lazar's daughter Marketa on the eve of her initiation as a nun in an act of vengeance.
Who directed Marketa Lazarová?
Marketa Lazarová was directed by František Vláčil.
Who stars in Marketa Lazarová?
The principal cast of Marketa Lazarová includes František Velecký, Magda Vášáryová, Ivan Palúch, Pavla Polášková, Vlastimil Harapes.
When was Marketa Lazarová released and how long is it?
Marketa Lazarová was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Marketa Lazarová?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marketa Lazarová was composed by Zdeněk Liška.
Is Marketa Lazarová based on a book or true story?
Marketa Lazarová is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vladislav Vančura".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marketa Lazarová?
Marketa Lazarová holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).