Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
"A journey into womanhood..."
Originally released in 1970. Valerie and Her Week of Wonders is a fantasy/adventure film. directed by Jaromil Jireš. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jaroslava Schallerová, Helena Anýžová, and Petr Kopřiva
Synopsis
Valerie, a Czechoslovakian teenager living with her grandmother, is blossoming into womanhood, but that transformation proves secondary to the effects she experiences when she puts on a pair of magic earrings. Now seeing the world around her in a different light, Valerie must endure her sexual awakening while attempting to discern reality from fantasy as she encounters lecherous priest Gracian, a vampire-like stranger and otherworldly carnival folk.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (286 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jaroslava Schallerová
as Valerie
Helena Anýžová
as Grandmother / Elsa / Mother / Redhead
Petr Kopřiva
as Orlík
Jiří Prýmek
as Tchoř-Constable
Jan Klusák
as Gracián
Libuše Komancová
as Handmaid in Training
Karel Engel
as Coachman Ondřej
Alena Stojáková
as Hedvika
Otto Hradecký
as Landlord
Martin Wielgus
as Tchoř-Father
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders about?
Valerie, a Czechoslovakian teenager living with her grandmother, is blossoming into womanhood, but that transformation proves secondary to the effects she experiences when she puts on a pair of mag...
Who directed Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
How long is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Valerie and Her Week of Wonders released?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders was released on October 16, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
The main cast of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders includes Jaroslava Schallerová, Helena Anýžová, Petr Kopřiva, Jiří Prýmek, Jan Klusák.
Is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders worth watching?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 286 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.