Marketa Lazarová (1967)
- Directed by
- František Vláčil
- Genre
- drama film, talk show, historical film
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Rated
- +16
- Rating
- 7.8 of 10 from 157 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
In 13th century Central Europe, a nobleman's daughter is kidnapped by a band of robber knights just before she is to enter a convent. The film follows her ordeal amidst a clash between Christianity and paganism.
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What happens
Marketa Lazarová is a 1967 Czechoslovak New Wave epic period drama film directed by František Vláčil. It is an adaptation of the novel Marketa Lazarová (1931) by Vladislav Vančura. Set in the middle of 13th century when Christianity was taking over native Paganism in Central Europe, the film tells the story of a daughter of a feudal lord who is kidnapped by neighbouring robber knights shortly before she is to join a convent. Marketa Lazarová was voted the all-time best Czech movie in a 1998 poll of Czech film critics and publicists. Although not quite as known as other Czechoslovak movies, it is highly regarded as one of the best historical movies ever made. The movie features surrealistic images throughout its run to increase the disorienting atmosphere. Theodor Pištěk designed the costumes for the film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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Panna zázracnica (1966)- More like this film, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.