Golem
Synopsis
The story is set in communist Prague of 1950s, a banal coincidence sends a math student Adam on a quest to find the famous Prague Golem and bring it back to life. In an old anatomy book, he finds an old photograph, which shows a group of people standing with a tall dark figure in the back. He also meets mysterious Mr. Moller, who pretends to know the secret of bringing Golem to life. In the ruins of an old hotel, he finds an enormous figure, but the Golem that awakes is not the obedient servant of Rabbi Löwe – it is an ever-growing shapeless figure of clay can even defeat human ingenuity. Adam has to stand up against the person behind and stop the hidden machine of the hotel.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Barta
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiří Barta
- Original Title
- Golem
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Hausboot
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Barta
Jiří Barta
Vladimír Lhoták
Department Leadership Roster
Jiří Barta
Director
Jiří Barta
Writer
Vladimír Lhoták
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Golem.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Golem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Golem about?
The story is set in communist Prague of 1950s, a banal coincidence sends a math student Adam on a quest to find the famous Prague Golem and bring it back to life. In an old anatomy book, he finds an old photograph, which shows a group of people standing with a tall dark figure in the back. He also meets mysterious Mr. Moller, who pretends to know the secret of bringing Golem to life. In the ruins of an old hotel, he finds an enormous figure, but the Golem that awakes is not the obedient servant of Rabbi Löwe – it is an ever-growing shapeless figure of clay can even defeat human ingenuity. Adam has to stand up against the person behind and stop the hidden machine of the hotel.
Who directed Golem?
Golem was directed by Jiří Barta.
Who stars in Golem?
The principal cast of Golem includes Not specified.
When was Golem released and how long is it?
Golem was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 20m.