Žízeň (1950)

The catastrophically dry weather of 1947 causes immense problems in the countryside. In the small village Klícov, only farmers Hánek and Bervida and the old Hromádka have water. The others must queue every day for a drop for themselves and their cattle. All the villagers lament over their previous decision to turn down the cooperative chairman Kouba's proposal to built a new village water-supply system.

Director: Václav Kubásek
Genre: Drama
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jiří Fiala
Cinematography: Bohumil Kolátor
Editing: Jan Kohout
Production: Československý státní film
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Žízeň about?
The catastrophically dry weather of 1947 causes immense problems in the countryside. In the small village Klícov, only farmers Hánek and Bervida and the old Hromádka have water. The others must queue every day for a drop for themselves and their cattle. All the villagers lament over their previous decision to turn down the cooperative chairman Kouba's proposal to built a new village water-supply system.
Who directed Žízeň?
Žízeň was directed by Václav Kubásek.
Who stars in Žízeň?
Žízeň stars Oldřich Vykypěl, Otto Čermák, Hermína Vojtová, J. O. Martin, Josef Kozák, Antonie Hegerliková.
What genre is Žízeň?
Žízeň is a Drama film.
Where was Žízeň produced?
Žízeň was produced in Czechoslovakia.