Empties
Vratné lahve
Synopsis
Czech literature teacher Josef Tkaloun, who is past retirement age, realises one day that he no longer understands his pupils, and so he quits… dramatically. What he does not predict is that in doing this he will lose his sense of place in society.
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Empties (Vratne Lahve): Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-29
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Zdeněk Svěrák
Josef Tkaloun
Daniela Kolářová
Eliška Tkalounová
Tatiana Dyková
Helenka
Jiří Macháček
Robert Landa
Pavel Landovský
Řezáč
Jan Budař
Úlisný
Nela Boudová
Ptáčková
Ondřej Vetchý
Řezáč mladší
Miroslav Táborský
vedoucí Šubrt
Robin Soudek
Tomík
Martin Pechlát
Karel
Božidara Turzonovová
Kvadrová
Věra Tichánková
Lamková
Jana Plodková
čárkovaná
Jan Vlasák
Wasserbauer
Alena Vránová
ředitelka školy
Lucie Pernetová
telefonní operátorka
Kristina Kloubková
Dáša
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 8, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Svěrák
- Screenplay & Story
- Zdeněk Svěrák
- Original Score
- Ondřej Soukup
- Original Title
- Vratné lahve
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Portobello Pictures, Phoenix Film Investments
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Svěrák
Zdeněk Svěrák
Ondřej Soukup
Vladimír Smutný
Alois Fišárek
Jan Svěrák, Eric Abraham, David Rauch
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Svěrák
Producer
Alois Fišárek
Editor
Eric Abraham
Producer
Zdeněk Svěrák
Screenplay
Vladimír Smutný
Director of Photography
Jan Svěrák
Director
Simona Rybáková
Costume Design
Ondřej Soukup
Original Music Composer
Jan Vlasák
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empties
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What is Empties about?
Czech literature teacher Josef Tkaloun, who is past retirement age, realises one day that he no longer understands his pupils, and so he quits… dramatically. What he does not predict is that in doing this he will lose his sense of place in society.
Who directed Empties?
Empties was directed by Jan Svěrák.
Who stars in Empties?
The principal cast of Empties includes Zdeněk Svěrák, Daniela Kolářová, Tatiana Dyková, Jiří Macháček, Pavel Landovský.
When was Empties released and how long is it?
Empties was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Empties?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Empties was composed by Ondřej Soukup.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Empties?
Empties holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).