The Square of Saint Elisabeth (1966)
- Original title
- Námestie svätej Alžbety
- Directed by
- Vladimír Bahna
- Genre
- drama film, war film
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Rating
- 9.0 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
In a Slovak town during the early years of World War II, everyday life hides a growing tragedy. The film follows Eva and Igor whose love is disrupted by political events, while other townspeople face their own unraveling lives under the rise of fascism.
melancholictensebleakslow-burnatmosphericsombergroundedtragic
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