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Looking Back

January 3, 1969 1h 33m 8.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1969. Looking Back is a drama film. directed by Antonín Máša.

Starring Jiřina Třebická, Petr Čepek, and Věra Galatíková

Synopsis

Young script-writer Frantisek (Petr Cepek) is hired to write a film script based on the successful novel Looking Back. He meets with the novel's female author, a University professor and writer named Olga Machová (Jirina Trebická), approximately ten-years-older than him. In the beginning, they do not understand each other at all. Frantisek is a skeptic experiencing a moral crisis, unsatisfied with both his work and his private life - he lives separated from his wife and has no deeper feelings for his numerous lovers. He even gets drunk from time to time and breaks the public peace. Olga is lonesome, too, but considers her life fulfilled.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 3, 1969 57 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 8.0/10 Excellent (1 votes)
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czechoslovakia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Filmové studio Barrandov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Looking Back about?

Young script-writer Frantisek (Petr Cepek) is hired to write a film script based on the successful novel Looking Back. He meets with the novel's female author, a University professor and writer nam...

Who directed Looking Back?

Looking Back was directed by Antonín Máša.

How long is Looking Back?

Looking Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Looking Back released?

Looking Back was released on January 3, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Looking Back?

The main cast of Looking Back includes Jiřina Třebická, Petr Čepek, Věra Galatíková, Táňa Fischerová, Pavol Simko.