Elective Affinities
Originally released in 1968. Elective Affinities is a documentary film. directed by Karel Vachek. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ludvík Svoboda, Oldřich Černík, and Alexander Dubček
Synopsis
Documentary showing the Czechoslovakian political landscape in March 1968, when president Antonin Novotny, a hardline Stalinist, stepped down and moderate communist Ludvik Svoboda was elected. Five months later, in August 68, the Prague Spring would end with the military intervention of the Warsaw Pact.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Krátký film Praha – Studio dokumentárních filmů
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elective Affinities about?
Documentary showing the Czechoslovakian political landscape in March 1968, when president Antonin Novotny, a hardline Stalinist, stepped down and moderate communist Ludvik Svoboda was elected. Five...
Who directed Elective Affinities?
Elective Affinities was directed by Karel Vachek.
How long is Elective Affinities?
Elective Affinities has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Elective Affinities released?
Elective Affinities was released on November 8, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elective Affinities?
The main cast of Elective Affinities includes Ludvík Svoboda, Oldřich Černík, Alexander Dubček, Antonín Novotný, Josef Smrkovský.