Agáva
Synopsis
A small border town in the south of Slovakia is surprised by the sudden arrival of respected builder Mr. Hampl and his young wife Nada. She catches the eye of an equally young local teacher, Daniel, who is still recovering from his military experience in The Second World War. At first, Nada tries to resist Daniel's charm but her decision is complicated by the scent of flowering agave in the hot summer air. When the agave after 30 years of sleep finally blooms, Nada's primary decision not to give in is permanently void... A simple love story on the surface opens into to a deep, psychological study set in the hot summer of 1947. The Second World War has just ended and the Communist coup is waiting in the wings to wipe nearly a whole generation of Slovak intelligentsia from the history.
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Agáva (2016) - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-19
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$54K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ondrej Šulaj
- Screenplay & Story
- Ondrej Šulaj
- Original Score
- Michal Pavlíček
- Original Title
- Agáva
- Country of Origin
- Slovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $54K
- Production Studios
- Trigon Production, RTVS, Continental Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ondrej Šulaj
Ondrej Šulaj, Ladislav Ballek
Michal Pavlíček
Tomáš Stanek
Alena Spustová
Patrik Pašš, Tibor Búza, Maria Vaneková
Department Leadership Roster
Ondrej Šulaj
Director
Monika Fišerová
Stunt Coordinator
Patrik Pašš
Producer
Tomáš Stanek
Director of Photography
Viera Dandová
Production Design
Ondrej Šulaj
Screenplay
Michal Pavlíček
Original Music Composer
Tibor Búza
Producer
Ján Kocman
Costume Design
Alena Spustová
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Agáva
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Agáva about?
A small border town in the south of Slovakia is surprised by the sudden arrival of respected builder Mr. Hampl and his young wife Nada. She catches the eye of an equally young local teacher, Daniel, who is still recovering from his military experience in The Second World War. At first, Nada tries to resist Daniel's charm but her decision is complicated by the scent of flowering agave in the hot summer air. When the agave after 30 years of sleep finally blooms, Nada's primary decision not to give in is permanently void... A simple love story on the surface opens into to a deep, psychological study set in the hot summer of 1947. The Second World War has just ended and the Communist coup is waiting in the wings to wipe nearly a whole generation of Slovak intelligentsia from the history.
Who directed Agáva?
Agáva was directed by Ondrej Šulaj.
Who stars in Agáva?
The principal cast of Agáva includes Katarína Šafaříková, Marek Geišberg, Milan Kňažko, Éva Bandor, Milan Lasica.
When was Agáva released and how long is it?
Agáva was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Agáva make at the box office?
Agáva grossed $54K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Agáva?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Agáva was composed by Michal Pavlíček.
Is Agáva based on a book or true story?
Agáva is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ladislav Ballek".