The Genius
Génius
Synopsis
A metaphorical story about the conflict of human reason and ideals with the dehumanizing mechanism of social institutions. A satire criticizing the negative relations between people, condemning the evils of human characters and the resulting qualities - pride, envy, malicious gloating, hatred and mammonism.
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Vlado Müller
Peter Tobiás
Elena Zvaríková-Pappová
Mariana Tobiášová
Vlasta Fialová
Viola Hluchová
Jozef Budský
Supermagician
Viliam Polónyi
Accused
Mikuláš Ladižinský
Magician
Jozef Rehák
Milan Bačko
Augustín Kubán
Devil / Collegium Member
Štefan Winkler
František Bubík
Collegium Member
František Török
Štefan Benek
Gejza Sedlák
Míla Beran
Pavol Chrobák
Michal Gavač
Vojtech Kovarík
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Štefan Uher
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfonz Bednár
- Original Score
- Ilja Zeljenka
- Original Title
- Génius
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Štefan Uher
Alfonz Bednár
Ilja Zeljenka
Stanislav Szomolányi
Maximilián Remeň
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Kot
Production Design
Ilja Zeljenka
Original Music Composer
Stanislav Szomolányi
Director of Photography
Štefan Uher
Director
Alfonz Bednár
Screenplay
Maximilián Remeň
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Genius.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Genius
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Genius about?
A metaphorical story about the conflict of human reason and ideals with the dehumanizing mechanism of social institutions. A satire criticizing the negative relations between people, condemning the evils of human characters and the resulting qualities - pride, envy, malicious gloating, hatred and mammonism.
Who directed The Genius?
The Genius was directed by Štefan Uher.
Who stars in The Genius?
The principal cast of The Genius includes Vlado Müller, Elena Zvaríková-Pappová, Vlasta Fialová, Jozef Budský, Viliam Polónyi.
When was The Genius released and how long is it?
The Genius was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Genius?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Genius was composed by Ilja Zeljenka.