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Marketa Lazarová (1967)

"Putting the ‘dark’ back in the Dark Ages."

7.819672h 46mCS
DramaHistory

Directed by František Vláčil

Rating

7.8/10

Runtime

2h 46m

Language

CS

Release

November 24, 1967

Director

František Vláčil

Official Trailer

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Overview

Mikolás and his brother Adam end up with a young German hostage of noble blood during a robbery. While their clan prepares for the wrath of the German king, Mikolás is sent to pressure his neighbor Lazar into a defense pact. Persuasion fails and he abducts Lazar's daughter Marketa on the eve of her ...

Cast

František Velecký

František Velecký

Mikoláš, Kozlík's son

Magda Vášáryová

Magda Vášáryová

Marketa Lazarová, Lazar's daughter

Ivan Palúch

Ivan Palúch

Adam, Kozlík's one-armed son

Pavla Polášková

Pavla Polášková

Alexandra, Kozlík's daughter

Vlastimil Harapes

Vlastimil Harapes

Kristián, son of Bishop of Hennau

Michal Kožuch

Michal Kožuch

Lazar, Kozlík's rival

Josef Kemr

Josef Kemr

Kozlík, Lazar's rival

Naďa Hejná

Naďa Hejná

Kateřina, Kozlík's wife

Jaroslav Moučka

Jaroslav Moučka

Jan, Kozlík's son

Zdeněk Kutil

Zdeněk Kutil

Reiner, Bishop of Hennau's Valet

Zdeněk Řehoř

Zdeněk Řehoř

Sovička, Aide to the Royal Governor

Karel Vašíček

Karel Vašíček

Jiří, Kozlík's son

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Marketa Lazarová (1967), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Mikolás and his brother Adam end up with a young German hostage of noble blood during a robbery. While their clan prepares for the wrath of the German king, Mikolás is sent to pressure his neighbor Lazar into a defense pact. Persuasion fails and he abducts Lazar's daughter Marketa on the eve of her initiation as a nun in an act of vengeance.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Marketa Lazarová. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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