The Pilgrimage of Students and Jacob (2000)

Petr studies law in Prague, Jakub studies philosophy there. They are the best of friends until their holiday trip to Slovakia is crossed by a Romani young man named Imro. Imro is in love with Eržika, who is guilty of breaking an ancient tradition by breaking her vow of loyalty. The vow is the law. In a fit of jealousy, Imro kills his beloved. Two punishments await him. One from the majority "white" society, the other from his own Roma community. Petr and Jakub watch Imro's tragic fate from close proximity and their views on the matter of justice and punishment begin to diverge diametrically. The academic controversy eventually escalates into a fundamental conflict of life attitudes that almost destroys their friendship. Whose side is the truth on?

Director: Drahomíra Vihanová
Genre: Drama
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Emil Viklický, Ida Kelarová
Cinematography: Juraj Šajmovič
Editing: Josef Valušiak
Production: Cineart TV Prague, Česká televize, Slovenská televízia, Kvartfilm Bratislava, Krátký film Praha, Margo Films
Country: Czech Republic, France, Slovakia
Language: Český, Slovenčina
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Drahomíra Vihanová
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pilgrimage of Students and Jacob about?
Petr studies law in Prague, Jakub studies philosophy there. They are the best of friends until their holiday trip to Slovakia is crossed by a Romani young man named Imro. Imro is in love with Eržika, who is guilty of breaking an ancient tradition by breaking her vow of loyalty. The vow is the law. In a fit of jealousy, Imro kills his beloved. Two punishments await him. One from the majority "white" society, the other from his own Roma community. Petr and Jakub watch Imro's tragic fate from close proximity and their views on the matter of justice and punishment begin to diverge diametrically. The academic controversy eventually escalates into a fundamental conflict of life attitudes that almost destroys their friendship. Whose side is the truth on?
Who directed The Pilgrimage of Students and Jacob?
The Pilgrimage of Students and Jacob was directed by Drahomíra Vihanová.
Who stars in The Pilgrimage of Students and Jacob?
The Pilgrimage of Students and Jacob stars Gustav Řezníček, Adrian Jastraban, Theodora Remundová, Marián Balog, Karol Czino, Zuzana Stivínová.
What genre is The Pilgrimage of Students and Jacob?
The Pilgrimage of Students and Jacob is a Drama film.
Where was The Pilgrimage of Students and Jacob produced?
The Pilgrimage of Students and Jacob was produced in Czech Republic, France, Slovakia.