The Southern Mail
Južná pošta
Synopsis
Based on the eponymous novel by Ladislav Ballek. An aging man wanders through a familiar rural landscape, triggering memories of his blond-boyhood in a small town. As he recalls everyday lives, adventures, and background events - war’s end, shifting borders, loyalties - the boundary between real and imagined blurs.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanislav Párnický
- Screenplay & Story
- Jozef Slovák, Jozef Heriban, Ladislav Ballek
- Original Score
- Ivan Kašlík
- Original Title
- Južná pošta
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Slovak filmmaking Bratislava
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanislav Párnický
Jozef Slovák, Jozef Heriban, Ladislav Ballek
Ivan Kašlík
Laco Kraus
Eduard Klenovský
Department Leadership Roster
Stanislav Párnický
Director
Jozef Slovák
Writer
Jozef Heriban
Writer
Laco Kraus
Director of Photography
Eduard Klenovský
Editor
Ivan Kašlík
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Southern Mail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Southern Mail about?
Based on the eponymous novel by Ladislav Ballek. An aging man wanders through a familiar rural landscape, triggering memories of his blond-boyhood in a small town. As he recalls everyday lives, adventures, and background events - war’s end, shifting borders, loyalties - the boundary between real and imagined blurs.
Who directed The Southern Mail?
The Southern Mail was directed by Stanislav Párnický.
Who stars in The Southern Mail?
The principal cast of The Southern Mail includes Magda Vášáryová, Jiří Bartoška, Gábor Koncz, Zdena Studenková, Pavol Mikulík.
When was The Southern Mail released and how long is it?
The Southern Mail was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Southern Mail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Southern Mail was composed by Ivan Kašlík.
Is The Southern Mail based on a book or true story?
The Southern Mail is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ladislav Ballek".