Ecstasy
Extase
Synopsis
Eva has just gotten married to an older gentleman, but discovers that he is obsessed with order in his life and doesn't have much room for passion. She becomes despondent and leaves him, returning to her father's house. One day while bathing in the lake, she meets a young man and they fall in love. The husband has become grief stricken at the loss of his young bride, and fate brings him together with the young lover that has taken Eva from him.
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Extase (Gustav Machatý, 1932) - Trailer EN 2019Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-16
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Hedy Lamarr
Eva Hermann
Zvonimir Rogoz
Emil
Aribert Mog
Adam
Leopold Kramer
Evas Vater
Emily Jerman
Evas Ehemann (voice)
Eduard Šlégl
Landarbeiter
Antonín Kubový
Landarbeiter
Jan Sviták
Tänzer
Bedřich Vrbský
Evas Vater (voice)
Jiřina Štěpničková
Eva (voice)
Ladislav Boháč
Adam (uncredited)
Comedian Harmonists
Themselves (uncredited)
Kani Kıpçak
Dr. Brady (uncredited)
Karel Mácha-Kuča
Der Rechtsanwalt (uncredited)
Jiřina Steimarová
Typist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Prague, Lucerna cinema
Festival / Special Debut
December 31, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustav Machatý
- Screenplay & Story
- František Horký, Gustav Machatý
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Extase
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Elektafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustav Machatý
František Horký, Gustav Machatý, František Halas
Giuseppe Becce
Jan Stallich
Antonín Zelenka
Gustav Machatý
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Becce
Original Music Composer
Gustav Machatý
Director
František Horký
Screenplay
Gustav Machatý
Screenplay
Antonín Zelenka
Editor
Jan Stallich
Director of Photography
Josef Gabriel
Production Design
Bohumil Heš
Production Design
Gustav Machatý
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ecstasy
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What is Ecstasy about?
Eva has just gotten married to an older gentleman, but discovers that he is obsessed with order in his life and doesn't have much room for passion. She becomes despondent and leaves him, returning to her father's house. One day while bathing in the lake, she meets a young man and they fall in love. The husband has become grief stricken at the loss of his young bride, and fate brings him together with the young lover that has taken Eva from him.
Who directed Ecstasy?
Ecstasy was directed by Gustav Machatý.
Who stars in Ecstasy?
The principal cast of Ecstasy includes Hedy Lamarr, Zvonimir Rogoz, Aribert Mog, Leopold Kramer, Emily Jerman.
When was Ecstasy released and how long is it?
Ecstasy was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Ecstasy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ecstasy was composed by Giuseppe Becce.