Forest
Originally released in 1969. Forest is a feature film. directed by Ivan Balaďa. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Oľga Sýkorová and Jiří Němeček
Synopsis
A poetic melodramatic documentary inspired by the death of Jan Palach. The footage from the funeral is accompanied by the words of Maxim Gorky's Old Woman Izergil (On the Flaming Danek's Heart), sung by Kühn's mixed choir, solos by Milada Sýkorová and Jiří Němeček. The apotheosis of a leader who sacrificed himself to save his people, warning of the cowardice of the crowd.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1969
57 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Československý armádní film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest about?
A poetic melodramatic documentary inspired by the death of Jan Palach. The footage from the funeral is accompanied by the words of Maxim Gorky's Old Woman Izergil (On the Flaming Danek's Heart), su...
Who directed Forest?
Forest was directed by Ivan Balaďa.
How long is Forest?
Forest has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Forest released?
Forest was released on January 1, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Forest?
The main cast of Forest includes Oľga Sýkorová, Jiří Němeček.