Suffering
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Synopsis
This is an engaging drama by director Karel Kachyna about the growing pains of a young teen (Jorga Kotrbova) and the hardships of a noble steed mistreated by a cruel neighboring farmer. The teen is having a hard time figuring out adult modes of behavior, and at the same time her heart goes out to the horse that is suffering under the treatment of the farmer next door to her family. As the teen adopts the horse as a friend, some clarification will be sure to come on the meaning of adulthood and the benefits of compassion.
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Jorga Kotrbová
Lenka
Rudolf Průcha
Ruda
Milan Jedlička
Lenka's father
Zora Jiráková
Lenka's mother
Jaroslav Nekolný
Brytak
Dagmar Neumannová
Aunt
Kamil Olšovský
Veterinary
Pavel Bártl
Administrator
Václav Neužil st.
Honza
Zdeněk Jarolímek
Koci
Václav Fišer
Innkeeper
Václav Korn
Vasek
Miroslav Bradáč
Mísa
Rudolf Kruliš
Kája
Zdeněk Míka
Mechanic
Jan Štrébl
Karel Kachyňa
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Kachyňa
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Procházka, Karel Kachyňa
- Original Score
- Jan Novák
- Original Title
- Trápení
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Kachyňa
Jan Procházka, Karel Kachyňa
Jan Novák
Josef Illík
Jan Chaloupek
Erich Švabík
Department Leadership Roster
Karel Černý
Production Design
Jan Procházka
Screenplay
Jan Novák
Original Music Composer
Karel Kachyňa
Screenplay
Josef Illík
Director of Photography
Jan Chaloupek
Editor
Karel Postřehovský
Costume Design
Karel Kachyňa
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suffering
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What is Suffering about?
This is an engaging drama by director Karel Kachyna about the growing pains of a young teen (Jorga Kotrbova) and the hardships of a noble steed mistreated by a cruel neighboring farmer. The teen is having a hard time figuring out adult modes of behavior, and at the same time her heart goes out to the horse that is suffering under the treatment of the farmer next door to her family. As the teen adopts the horse as a friend, some clarification will be sure to come on the meaning of adulthood and the benefits of compassion.
Who directed Suffering?
Suffering was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in Suffering?
The principal cast of Suffering includes Jorga Kotrbová, Rudolf Průcha, Milan Jedlička, Zora Jiráková, Jaroslav Nekolný.
When was Suffering released and how long is it?
Suffering was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Suffering?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Suffering was composed by Jan Novák.