Advent (1957)

Advent (1957) poster

A ballad story from the life of the inhabitants of the Moravian Beskydy Mountains. The heroine is a young woman, Františka Plesníková. Františka's lover was killed by a falling tree before he could marry her, and the girl faced the bitter fate of a "roll" of illegitimate mother. Františka fought with all her might for a better life for her son Metúdek. For his sake, she eventually married an old widower farmer, Podešva. However, she soon realized that her marriage had not benefited either herself or her child.

Director: Vladimír Vlček
Genre: Drama
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ludvík Podéšť
Cinematography: Jaroslav Tuzar
Editing: Jiřina Lukešová
Production: Studio hraných filmů
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on novel or book

More Films by Director: Vladimír Vlček
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advent about?
A ballad story from the life of the inhabitants of the Moravian Beskydy Mountains. The heroine is a young woman, Františka Plesníková. Františka's lover was killed by a falling tree before he could marry her, and the girl faced the bitter fate of a "roll" of illegitimate mother. Františka fought with all her might for a better life for her son Metúdek. For his sake, she eventually married an old widower farmer, Podešva. However, she soon realized that her marriage had not benefited either herself or her child.
Who directed Advent?
Advent was directed by Vladimír Vlček.
Who stars in Advent?
Advent stars Gustav Hilmar, Nina Jiránková, Marie Vášová, Vojtěch Rosenberg, Otto Lackovič, Zdeňka Baldová.
What genre is Advent?
Advent is a Drama film.
Where was Advent produced?
Advent was produced in Czechoslovakia.