Forgotten Light
Originally released in 1996. Forgotten Light is a drama film. directed by Vladimír Michálek.
Starring Bolek Polívka, Veronika Žilková, and Jiří Lábus
Synopsis
Father Holy, a village priest, battles against the state and religious bureaucracies of 1980s Czechoslovakia in his fight to raise money for a new church roof. Permeated by his love for the villagers, his encounters are marked by his good humor. In his losing battle against Church and State, Holy is ordered to be transferred away from his parish and his allies. The Czech-American, Milena Jelinek, adapted this moving story from the the novel The Forgotten Light, by the 1930s Czech writer/poet and Catholic priest Jakub Deml. (1934)
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Studio FÁMA 92
- Česká televize
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forgotten Light about?
Father Holy, a village priest, battles against the state and religious bureaucracies of 1980s Czechoslovakia in his fight to raise money for a new church roof. Permeated by his love for the village...
Who directed Forgotten Light?
Forgotten Light was directed by Vladimír Michálek.
How long is Forgotten Light?
Forgotten Light has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Forgotten Light released?
Forgotten Light was released on December 19, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Forgotten Light?
The main cast of Forgotten Light includes Bolek Polívka, Veronika Žilková, Jiří Lábus, Jaromíra Mílová, Petr Kavan.