Samorost
Synopsis
Even the best of resolutions can crumble, especially when late paternal feelings are echoed. Although the protagonist is a lecturer in ethics at the university, explaining the principles of good behaviour to the students, he himself experiences many confusions and troubles when he tries to get his teenage daughter from his first marriage admitted to medical school. The eloquent, self-confident man slowly turns into a bully, who also defies his own principles.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otakar Fuka
- Screenplay & Story
- Otakar Fuka, Jiří Blažek
- Original Score
- Petr Brožek, Jiří Šust, Daniel Fikejz
- Original Title
- Samorost
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otakar Fuka
Otakar Fuka, Jiří Blažek, Petr Brožek
Petr Brožek, Jiří Šust, Daniel Fikejz
Jiří Tarantík
Jan Chaloupek, Zdeněk Stehlík
Department Leadership Roster
Otakar Fuka
Director
Otakar Fuka
Screenplay
Jiří Blažek
Screenplay
Bohumil Nový
Production Design
Petr Brožek
Original Music Composer
Jiří Tarantík
Director of Photography
Jan Chaloupek
Editor
Zdeněk Stehlík
Editor
Svatava Sophová
Costume Design
Jiří Šust
Original Music Composer
Daniel Fikejz
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Samorost.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samorost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samorost about?
Even the best of resolutions can crumble, especially when late paternal feelings are echoed. Although the protagonist is a lecturer in ethics at the university, explaining the principles of good behaviour to the students, he himself experiences many confusions and troubles when he tries to get his teenage daughter from his first marriage admitted to medical school. The eloquent, self-confident man slowly turns into a bully, who also defies his own principles.
Who directed Samorost?
Samorost was directed by Otakar Fuka.
Who stars in Samorost?
The principal cast of Samorost includes Veronika Žilková, Milan Lasica, Jiří Císler, Jana Kasanová, Jiřina Jirásková.
When was Samorost released and how long is it?
Samorost was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Samorost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samorost was composed by Petr Brožek, Jiří Šust, Daniel Fikejz.