Magician movie poster

Magician

January 29, 1988 1h 27m 5.2/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Magician is a drama/history film. directed by František Vláčil. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jiří Schwarz, Veronika Žilková, and Marta Vančurová

Synopsis

A narration of episodes from the life of the famous Czech poet, Karel Hynek Mácha. Throughout the film, we witness a deep analysis of Mácha's complex character (his relation to another Czech writer of the time Josef Kajetán Tyl, his unbearable jealousy, his solitude, his attitude to nature,etc.) on the well-depicted historical background with all its particularities.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 29, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (6 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 Magician about?

A narration of episodes from the life of the famous Czech poet, Karel Hynek Mácha. Throughout the film, we witness a deep analysis of Mácha's complex character (his relation to another Czech writ...

Who directed Magician?

Magician was directed by František Vláčil.

How long is Magician?

Magician has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Magician released?

Magician was released on January 29, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Magician?

The main cast of Magician includes Jiří Schwarz, Veronika Žilková, Marta Vančurová, Petr Čepek, Jan Hrušínský.