Reflection
"A multilayered documentary film draws the viewer into a hospital environment, where we meet not only patients, with their fears, pains, and joys, but also doctors."
Originally released in 1966. Reflection is a documentary film. directed by Evald Schorm. At just 32 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Kačer
Synopsis
A leading director of the Czech film renaissance provides a philosophical meditation on life and death, set amidst complex hospital apparatus and the sadness, hope, or resignation of the patients. Existentialist rather than optimist, the approach is one of humanistic atheism, accepting death as part of life. Interviews with doctors and nurses explore their outlook; all speak of death as a fact, without either sentimentality or religiosity. The studied objectivity of the film only imperfectly hides an intense emotionality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
0h 32m
32 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Krátký film Praha – Studio dokumentárních filmů
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reflection about?
A leading director of the Czech film renaissance provides a philosophical meditation on life and death, set amidst complex hospital apparatus and the sadness, hope, or resignation of the patients. ...
Who directed Reflection?
Reflection was directed by Evald Schorm.
How long is Reflection?
Reflection has a runtime of 0 hours and 32 minutes (32 minutes total).
When was Reflection released?
Reflection was released on April 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Reflection?
The main cast of Reflection includes Jan Kačer.