Barcarole
Synopsis
Zdena, a young nurse, starts her first night shift at an old people’s home and immediately faces a difficult task: she has to deal with the body of a deceased client. A gentle portrait of faltering youth and a realistic tale of an encounter with death in a blend of physically intense moments and absurd humour.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Igor Chmela
- Screenplay & Story
- Igor Chmela
- Original Score
- Michal Rataj
- Original Title
- Barcarole
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Divadlo Verze, Kuli Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Igor Chmela
Igor Chmela
Michal Rataj
Martin Štěpánek
Anna Ryndová
Radim Procházka, Ondřej Lukeš, Jindřich Keil, Jana Janěková
Department Leadership Roster
Igor Chmela
Director
Igor Chmela
Screenplay
Martin Štěpánek
Director of Photography
Michal Rataj
Original Music Composer
Anna Ryndová
Editor
Radim Procházka
Producer
Lucie Sedláková
Production Design
Kateřina Štefková
Costume Design
Jana Janěková
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Barcarole.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barcarole
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barcarole about?
Zdena, a young nurse, starts her first night shift at an old people’s home and immediately faces a difficult task: she has to deal with the body of a deceased client. A gentle portrait of faltering youth and a realistic tale of an encounter with death in a blend of physically intense moments and absurd humour.
Who directed Barcarole?
Barcarole was directed by Igor Chmela.
Who stars in Barcarole?
The principal cast of Barcarole includes Denisa Barešová, Lenka Vlasáková, Jan Kačer, Rostislav Novák, David Prachař.
When was Barcarole released and how long is it?
Barcarole was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Barcarole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barcarole was composed by Michal Rataj.