Ark of Fools
Archa bláznů aneb Vyprávění z konce života
Synopsis
Set in a bleak, filth-ridden provincial hospital, a disillusioned doctor begins to find the philosophical ramblings of a mental patient more stimulating than the company of "sane" society. As their relationship deepens amidst the grimy and decaying wards, the doctor's own mental health is called into question by his suspicious colleagues.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Zlatomír Vacek
Andrej Jefimyč Ragin
Vladimír Merta
Ivan Dmitrič Gromov
Slavoj Urban
Michail Averjanyč Goljubkin
Antonín Horák
Jevgenij Fjodoryč Chobotov
Pavel Michailov
Nikita
André Maroun-Gédéon
Mojsejka
Ivan Králík
Sergej Sergejevič
Milica Linhartová
Naděžda Osipovna
Zuzana Fišárková
Štěpka
Hana Slivková
Marja Prokofjevna Chobotova
Elena Zvaríková-Pappová
Varvara
Vojtěch Ron
Lev Trofimovič
Ladislav Brothánek
Jefrim
Mnislav Hofmann
Semjonov
Jiří Ptáček
Deaf-Mute
Václav Provazník
Deaf-Mute
Alois Krameš
Inmate
Zora Rozsypalová
Woman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Balaďa
- Screenplay & Story
- Lubor Dohnal
- Original Score
- Štěpán Koníček
- Original Title
- Archa bláznů aneb Vyprávění z konce života
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Balaďa
Lubor Dohnal, Anton Chekhov, Pavel Juráček
Štěpán Koníček
Juraj Šajmovič
Alois Fišárek
Jaroslav Kučera
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Balaďa
Director
Lubor Dohnal
Screenplay
Juraj Šajmovič
Director of Photography
Jindřich Goetz
Production Design
Ester Krumbachová
Costume Design
Alois Fišárek
Editor
Štěpán Koníček
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ark of Fools
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ark of Fools about?
Set in a bleak, filth-ridden provincial hospital, a disillusioned doctor begins to find the philosophical ramblings of a mental patient more stimulating than the company of "sane" society. As their relationship deepens amidst the grimy and decaying wards, the doctor's own mental health is called into question by his suspicious colleagues.
Who directed Ark of Fools?
Ark of Fools was directed by Ivan Balaďa.
Who stars in Ark of Fools?
The principal cast of Ark of Fools includes Zlatomír Vacek, Vladimír Merta, Slavoj Urban, Antonín Horák, Pavel Michailov.
When was Ark of Fools released and how long is it?
Ark of Fools was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Ark of Fools?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ark of Fools was composed by Štěpán Koníček.