When the Oak Leaves Fall
Originally released in 1991. When the Oak Leaves Fall is a animation/comedy film. directed by Vlasta Pospíšilová. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Werich
Synopsis
The story is a celebration of the cleverness and wit of the simple peasant Čupera, who triumphs not only over the demon of alcohol, but also over the bureaucratically persistent and thorough devil. The hell that the farmer goes through during the withdrawal process is stylized as a shantytown, a galley with a prison and a dehumanized night club.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1991
35 years ago
Runtime
0h 28m
28 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Oak Leaves Fall about?
The story is a celebration of the cleverness and wit of the simple peasant Čupera, who triumphs not only over the demon of alcohol, but also over the bureaucratically persistent and thorough devil...
Who directed When the Oak Leaves Fall?
When the Oak Leaves Fall was directed by Vlasta Pospíšilová.
How long is When the Oak Leaves Fall?
When the Oak Leaves Fall has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was When the Oak Leaves Fall released?
When the Oak Leaves Fall was released on January 1, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Oak Leaves Fall?
The main cast of When the Oak Leaves Fall includes Jan Werich.