The Prime of Life
Kristove roky
Synopsis
Juraj, a Slovak artist living in Prague, takes stock in his life, realizing that his days pass without purpose. He lives a carefree life. But now he has to choose between two women, between the city and the country, and between creative work and craftsmanship. He has a passion for art but he also has to make a living. Through his relationships with close people, he grows aware of his position and this knowledge helps him to live a more fulfilling and better life.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jiří Sýkora
Juraj
Jana Stehnová
Jana
Vlado Müller
Andrej
Miriam Kantorková
Marta Zacházelová
Mária Sýkorová
Baby
Viktor Blaho
Juraj's father
Zdeněk Týle
Pelnár
Jiří Stehno
Chaplain
Robert Krásný
Marcel
Milada Peškeová
Bohumil Pitter
Zuzana Martinková
Václav Wasserman
Milan Sandhaus
Iva Janžurová
Jana (voice)
Jiří Papež
Chaplain (voice)
Ľ. Barák
Marcel (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juraj Jakubisko
- Screenplay & Story
- Lubor Dohnal, Juraj Jakubisko
- Original Score
- Wiliam Bukový
- Original Title
- Kristove roky
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juraj Jakubisko
Lubor Dohnal, Juraj Jakubisko
Wiliam Bukový
Igor Luther
Bedřich Voděrka
Department Leadership Roster
Lubor Dohnal
Screenplay
Juraj Jakubisko
Director
Bedřich Voděrka
Editor
Igor Luther
Director of Photography
Juraj Jakubisko
Screenplay
Helena Anýžová
Costume Design
Ivan Vaníček
Production Design
Wiliam Bukový
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Prime of Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prime of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prime of Life about?
Juraj, a Slovak artist living in Prague, takes stock in his life, realizing that his days pass without purpose. He lives a carefree life. But now he has to choose between two women, between the city and the country, and between creative work and craftsmanship. He has a passion for art but he also has to make a living. Through his relationships with close people, he grows aware of his position and this knowledge helps him to live a more fulfilling and better life.
Who directed The Prime of Life?
The Prime of Life was directed by Juraj Jakubisko.
Who stars in The Prime of Life?
The principal cast of The Prime of Life includes Jiří Sýkora, Jana Stehnová, Vlado Müller, Miriam Kantorková, Mária Sýkorová.
When was The Prime of Life released and how long is it?
The Prime of Life was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prime of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prime of Life was composed by Wiliam Bukový.