Magic Adventure

Antonín Kachlík, 1982

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Summary

Based on the novel Le Grand Meaulnes by French writer Alain-Fournier, this 1982 costume drama was an attempt by director Antonín Kachlík to shake off his reputation for making strongly political and ideological films at the behest of state authorities. But not even the screenwriting assistance of Josef Hanzlík (Deváté srdce – The Ninth Heart, 1978; Poklad hraběte Chamaré – Treasure of Count Chamaré, 1984) could save this film from the apathy of critics and filmgoers. The film, transferred from France to pre-First World War Austria-Hungary, tells the story of two small town high school friends, Gustav and František. The adventure promised in the title is related via these two youngsters, along with siblings Yvonne and Franz, as a series of tragic and fateful events in the ensuing years even ends up damaging their friendship. The two lead characters are played by David Prachař and Ivan Gogál. The hapless siblings are played by Julie Jurištová and Ondřej Pavelka.
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About a film

Production year 1982
Countries Czechoslovakia
Categories film
Genres narrative
Form feature
Duration 101 min
Director Antonín Kachlík
Cast David Prachař, Ivan Gogál, Julie Jurištová, Ondřej Pavelka, Jan Fišar
Director of photography Jaroslav Kučera
Screenplay Josef Hanzlík, Antonín Kachlík
Editor Jaromír Janáček
Production designer Boris Moravec
Music Oldřich Flosman
Sound designer Milan R. Novotný