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Cikáni (1922)

Also known as Gypsies

1922 · Silent film · 117 min · dir. Karl Anton

  • Drama

Synopsis

The tale of the Venetian gondolier whose desire for revenge following a thwarted love affair leads him to Bohemia. The intricate plot also deals with destinies of other characters, who finally come together in a dramatic encounter at one time and in one place. In his role as screenwriter and director, Anton produced a highly accomplished version of Mácha’s work. He respected the original but was also able, along with the DoP Karel Kopřiva, to capitalise on the possibilities that the film medium…

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Details

Director
Karl Anton
Writer
Karel Hynek Mácha
Cinematography
Karel Kopřiva
Studio
A-B
Released
1922-04-07
Original title
Cikáni
Running time
117 minutes

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