Agáva
Originally released in 2016. Agáva is a drama film. directed by Ondrej Šulaj.
Starring Katarína Šafaříková, Marek Geišberg, and Milan Kňažko
Synopsis
A small border town in the south of Slovakia is surprised by the sudden arrival of respected builder Mr. Hampl and his young wife Nada. She catches the eye of an equally young local teacher, Daniel, who is still recovering from his military experience in The Second World War. At first, Nada tries to resist Daniel's charm but her decision is complicated by the scent of flowering agave in the hot summer air. When the agave after 30 years of sleep finally blooms, Nada's primary decision not to give in is permanently void... A simple love story on the surface opens into to a deep, psychological study set in the hot summer of 1947. The Second World War has just ended and the Communist coup is waiting in the wings to wipe nearly a whole generation of Slovak intelligentsia from the history.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SK
- Revenue
- $54,251
Production Companies
- Trigon Production
- RTVS
- Continental Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agáva about?
A small border town in the south of Slovakia is surprised by the sudden arrival of respected builder Mr. Hampl and his young wife Nada. She catches the eye of an equally young local teacher, Daniel...
Who directed Agáva?
Agáva was directed by Ondrej Šulaj.
How long is Agáva?
Agáva has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Agáva released?
Agáva was released on March 31, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Agáva?
The main cast of Agáva includes Katarína Šafaříková, Marek Geišberg, Milan Kňažko, Éva Bandor, Milan Lasica.