The Wonderful Years That Sucked
Originally released in 1997. The Wonderful Years That Sucked is a comedy/drama film. directed by Petr Nikolaev.
Starring Ondřej Vetchý, Libuše Šafránková, and Vladimír Javorský
Synopsis
Capturing the dark humor of Czech author Michal Viewegh's chronicle of life after the Velvet Revolution, this black comedy chronicles three decades in the life of a small Czech family. While the original novel centered on the protagonist Kvido from his conception through his adulthood, first time director Petr Nikolaev and screenwriter Jan Novak changed the focus to his parents Milena, an extremely self-effacing lawyer who acts on stage in her spare time, and Ales, a rather aimless government worker who tends to drift wherever the wind takes him. The lives of Ales and Milena change dramatically following the Russian invasion of Prague in 1968.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ondřej Vetchý
as Kvidův otec
Libuše Šafránková
as Kvidova matka
Vladimír Javorský
as Šperk
Jan Zahálka
as Kvido (chlapec)
Jakub Wehrenberg
as Kvido
Klára Botková
as Jaruška (holčička)
Jitka Ježková
as Jaruška
Vladimír Dlouhý
as Ing. Jiří Zvára
Vilma Cibulková
as Nina
Miriam Kantorková
as babička Věra
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Space Films
- Magic Box
- Krátký film Praha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wonderful Years That Sucked about?
Capturing the dark humor of Czech author Michal Viewegh's chronicle of life after the Velvet Revolution, this black comedy chronicles three decades in the life of a small Czech family. While the o...
Who directed The Wonderful Years That Sucked?
The Wonderful Years That Sucked was directed by Petr Nikolaev.
How long is The Wonderful Years That Sucked?
The Wonderful Years That Sucked has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Wonderful Years That Sucked released?
The Wonderful Years That Sucked was released on April 3, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wonderful Years That Sucked?
The main cast of The Wonderful Years That Sucked includes Ondřej Vetchý, Libuše Šafránková, Vladimír Javorský, Jan Zahálka, Jakub Wehrenberg.