Cuckoo in a Dark Forest
Kukačka v temném lese
Synopsis
Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtue of being blonde. She is billeted with the commandant of a concentration camp near the Baltic coast, where his kindness towards her provokes his wife's jealousy, but is compromised when Emilka witnesses his brutality towards the prisoners.
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Miroslava Součková
Emilka Fejfarová
Oleg Tabakov
Otto Kukuck
Alicja Jachiewicz
Frida Kukuck
Míla Myslíková
Frau Kramer
Vilém Besser
Teacher
Rafał Wieczyński
Staszek
Jana Andresíková
Frau Höpfner
Věra Vlčková
Frau Melnik
Jolanta Grusznic
Wanda
Karel Bělohradský
Kukuck's Driver
Pavel Trávníček
Krumey
Zdeněk Martínek
Lena Birková
Vlasta Peterková
Jaroslava Tichá
Alena Karešová
Adolf Filip
Miroslav Grác
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonín Moskalyk
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimír Körner
- Original Score
- Ivan Kurz
- Original Title
- Kukačka v temném lese
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, German, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- PRF "Zespoły Filmowe", Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonín Moskalyk
Vladimír Körner, Zdeněk Karel Slabý, Marcela Pittermannová, Eduard Pergner
Ivan Kurz
Jiří Šámal
Josef Valušiak
Department Leadership Roster
Antonín Moskalyk
Director
Bohumil Pokorný
Production Design
Josef Valušiak
Editor
Vladimír Körner
Screenplay
Jerzy Śnieżawski
Production Design
Jiří Šámal
Director of Photography
Libuše Pražáková
Costume Design
Ivan Kurz
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cuckoo in a Dark Forest
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What is Cuckoo in a Dark Forest about?
Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtue of being blonde. She is billeted with the commandant of a concentration camp near the Baltic coast, where his kindness towards her provokes his wife's jealousy, but is compromised when Emilka witnesses his brutality towards the prisoners.
Who directed Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest was directed by Antonín Moskalyk.
Who stars in Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
The principal cast of Cuckoo in a Dark Forest includes Miroslava Součková, Oleg Tabakov, Alicja Jachiewicz, Míla Myslíková, Vilém Besser.
When was Cuckoo in a Dark Forest released and how long is it?
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cuckoo in a Dark Forest was composed by Ivan Kurz.
Is Cuckoo in a Dark Forest based on a book or true story?
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Zdeněk Karel Slabý", Book: "Eduard Pergner".