Advent
Synopsis
A ballad story from the life of the inhabitants of the Moravian Beskydy Mountains. The heroine is a young woman, Františka Plesníková. Františka's lover was killed by a falling tree before he could marry her, and the girl faced the bitter fate of a "roll" of illegitimate mother. Františka fought with all her might for a better life for her son Metúdek. For his sake, she eventually married an old widower farmer, Podešva. However, she soon realized that her marriage had not benefited either herself or her child.
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Gustav Hilmar
Jura Podesva - farmer
Nina Jiránková
Frantiska Plesníková
Marie Vášová
Rozína
Vojtěch Rosenberg
Metúdek
Otto Lackovič
Jan
Zdeňka Baldová
herbewoman Marýna
Jarmila Kurandová
Plesnicka Metúdková
Jaroslav Vojta
Head forester
Milada Smolíková
Forester's wife
Eva Klepáčová
Stázka
Alois Cepek
Uncle Kysucan
Hynek Němec
Uncle Dracula
Stanislav Fišer
Fellow #1
Jiří Němeček
Glassman Ondra
Bohumil Křížek
Fellow #2
Miloš Willig
Fellow #3
Josef Laža
Zdeněk Bulava
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimír Vlček
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimír Vlček
- Original Score
- Ludvík Podéšť
- Original Title
- Advent
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Studio hraných filmů
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimír Vlček
Vladimír Vlček, Jarmila Glazarová
Ludvík Podéšť
Jaroslav Tuzar
Jiřina Lukešová
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimír Vlček
Screenplay
Miroslav Hrachovec
Production Design
Alois Schneiderka
Costume Design
Ludvík Podéšť
Original Music Composer
Vladimír Vlček
Director
Jaroslav Tuzar
Director of Photography
Jiřina Lukešová
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Frequently Asked Questions About Advent
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What is Advent about?
A ballad story from the life of the inhabitants of the Moravian Beskydy Mountains. The heroine is a young woman, Františka Plesníková. Františka's lover was killed by a falling tree before he could marry her, and the girl faced the bitter fate of a "roll" of illegitimate mother. Františka fought with all her might for a better life for her son Metúdek. For his sake, she eventually married an old widower farmer, Podešva. However, she soon realized that her marriage had not benefited either herself or her child.
Who directed Advent?
Advent was directed by Vladimír Vlček.
Who stars in Advent?
The principal cast of Advent includes Gustav Hilmar, Nina Jiránková, Marie Vášová, Vojtěch Rosenberg, Otto Lackovič.
When was Advent released and how long is it?
Advent was released in 1957 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Advent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Advent was composed by Ludvík Podéšť.
Is Advent based on a book or true story?
Advent is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jarmila Glazarová".