Helimadoe
Synopsis
A lyrical story from the beginning of 20th century, with the atmosphere of a small-town environment, distinctive characters, and a subtle analysis of human nature. It takes place in a small town in southern Bohemia, where a perceptive adolescent boy experiences his first emotional enchantment and a deep crisis. Helimadoe are also the initial letters of the names of the five distinctive daughters of Hanzelín, a rough country doctor who not only treats a seriously ill boy, but also helps him overcome his painful emotional turmoil with his wisdom.
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Josef Somr
MUDr. Josef Hanzelín
Jana Dolanská
Helena
Zuzana Bydžovská
Lidmila
Ljuba Krbová
Marie
Lucie Zedníčková
Dora
Jana Konečná
Ema
Jakub Marek
Emil (boy)
Petr Pelzer
Emil (man)
Oldřich Navrátil
Eva Jakoubková
Libuše Havelková
Jiří Bartoška
Alice Vegrová
Miss Aga
Václav Vydra
učitel Pírko
Ota Sklenčka
Rudolf Pellar
Eliška Cvrčková
Miroslav Dubský
Release History & Theatrical Window
Prague
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaromil Jireš
- Screenplay & Story
- Václav Šašek
- Original Score
- Luboš Fišer
- Original Title
- Helimadoe
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Česká televize, Krátký film Praha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaromil Jireš
Václav Šašek, Jaroslav Havlíček, Jaromil Jireš, Helena Sýkorová
Luboš Fišer
Petr Polák
Milan Justin
Věra Laštuvková, Karel Škorpík
Department Leadership Roster
Jaromil Jireš
Director
Václav Šašek
Screenplay
Petr Polák
Director of Photography
Miloš Ditrich
Production Design
Jarmila Konečná
Costume Design
Milan Justin
Editor
Věra Laštuvková
Producer
Luboš Fišer
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Helimadoe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helimadoe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Helimadoe about?
A lyrical story from the beginning of 20th century, with the atmosphere of a small-town environment, distinctive characters, and a subtle analysis of human nature. It takes place in a small town in southern Bohemia, where a perceptive adolescent boy experiences his first emotional enchantment and a deep crisis. Helimadoe are also the initial letters of the names of the five distinctive daughters of Hanzelín, a rough country doctor who not only treats a seriously ill boy, but also helps him overcome his painful emotional turmoil with his wisdom.
Who directed Helimadoe?
Helimadoe was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
Who stars in Helimadoe?
The principal cast of Helimadoe includes Josef Somr, Jana Dolanská, Zuzana Bydžovská, Ljuba Krbová, Lucie Zedníčková.
When was Helimadoe released and how long is it?
Helimadoe was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Helimadoe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Helimadoe was composed by Luboš Fišer.
Is Helimadoe based on a book or true story?
Helimadoe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jaroslav Havlíček".