Funeral Ceremony
Originally released in 1969. Funeral Ceremony is a drama film. directed by Zdenek Sirový. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jaroslava Tichá, Ľudovít Kroner, and Josef Somr
Synopsis
Matylda, who lives in the Czech countryside, is trying to arrange burial plans for her dying husband, Jan. While Matylda hopes to have a funeral for Jan in the small town where they once lived, there are complications. Years earlier, Jan spoke out against the Communist government and was consequently expelled from the town. When Matylda fails to convince a local politician to allow the ceremony, she uses her husband's funeral as a public show of dissent.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1969
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Funeral Ceremony about?
Matylda, who lives in the Czech countryside, is trying to arrange burial plans for her dying husband, Jan. While Matylda hopes to have a funeral for Jan in the small town where they once lived, the...
Who directed Funeral Ceremony?
Funeral Ceremony was directed by Zdenek Sirový.
How long is Funeral Ceremony?
Funeral Ceremony has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Funeral Ceremony released?
Funeral Ceremony was released on January 1, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Funeral Ceremony?
The main cast of Funeral Ceremony includes Jaroslava Tichá, Ľudovít Kroner, Josef Somr, Jana Vychodilová, Ludmila Roubíková.