Story of Souls

Story of Souls (1965)

April 18th, 19651h 34min

Comedy, TV Movie
80%

Overview

The dramatization of the Old Prague short story by the writer Ignát Herrmann is an acting concert by Jan Pivec. In this film from 1964, the actor let all registers of his mature acting sound, from outright comical positions to tones sounding with tragic undertones. And although the character of Vavřinec Konopka clearly dominates in this story, the great actor disciplinedly left enough space for his teammates, especially Jaroslav Marvan, Dana Medřická (her poisonous Petronila is an excellent figure), the modest Libuša Havelková and the bohemian Josef Kemr and everyone else. The director František Filip was actually the conductor here, who got a beautifully coordinated orchestra of soloists at his disposal... But let's go back to the century before last. Where is the dignified and rather burly official Mr. Konopka peláší? And even runs with a jet and without a hat…


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

Mashkin kills Koshkin

Mashkin kills Koshkin


Released on: 1999-11-11
Animation, Comedy

The puppet film Mashkin Killed Koshkin, based on the short story of the same name by Daniil Kharms, ...

Death and the Compass

Death and the Compass


Released on: 1992-08-05
Drama, Thriller, TV Movie

In a totalitarian future, in a nightmare metropolis, inhabited only by criminals and police, Erik Lo...

Billy the Tough and the Cheeky Hares

Billy the Tough and the Cheeky Hares


Released on: 1964-10-23
Comedy, Animation, Western

Ironbark Bill has to fight against some insolent jackrabbits.

Aktovky

Aktovky


Released on: 1981-01-01
Comedy

Nová metoda malíře Smithe

Nová metoda malíře Smithe


Released on: 1974-09-07
Comedy

Zvony pana Mlácena

Zvony pana Mlácena


Released on: 1973-12-31
Comedy

A certain Mr. Mlácen is brought to the asylum, wanting to sell two church bells. He first offers the...

Zrcadlo nenávisti

Zrcadlo nenávisti


Released on: 1988-06-25
Crime, TV Movie

Painter Horace visits his friend, a former criminalist, and is intrigued by two strange women who li...

Columbus Docks To The Shore

Columbus Docks To The Shore


Released on: 1967-01-01
Animation, TV Movie

Self-confident and eccentric Columbus lands on the American shore in the 20th century.

Přízrak

Přízrak


Released on: 1988-08-27
Crime, Thriller, TV Movie

A thrilling detective story based on a short story by writer Hana Prošková takes place shortly after...

It Happened One Night

It Happened One Night


Released on: 1934-02-22
Comedy, Romance

A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up s...

Duel

Duel


Released on: 1971-11-13
Action, Thriller, TV Movie

Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California d...

Re-Animator

Re-Animator


Released on: 1985-10-18
Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror

Conducting clandestine experiments within the morgue at Miskatonic University, scientist Herbert Wes...

Rosamunde Pilcher: Amys Wunschkind

Rosamunde Pilcher: Amys Wunschkind


Released on: 2023-11-04
Romance, Drama, TV Movie

Sports photographer Amy Boyd's biological clock is ticking as she approaches the big 40. Nevertheles...

Muži mě pronásledují

Muži mě pronásledují


Released on: 1955-01-01
Comedy

Cat Person

Cat Person


Released on: 2023-10-06
Thriller, Comedy

When Margot, a college sophomore, goes on a date with the older Robert, she finds that IRL Robert do...

Rosamunde Pilcher: Frühstück bei Tessa

Rosamunde Pilcher: Frühstück bei Tessa


Released on: 2024-01-07
Romance, TV Movie, Drama

Tessa Grant, the feisty owner of a bed and breakfast in Cornwall, and David Johnson, an upper-class ...

The Acid House

The Acid House


Released on: 1998-12-31
Comedy, Drama

A surreal triptych adapted by "Trainspotting" author Irvine Welsh from his acclaimed collection of s...

Larks on a String

Larks on a String


Released on: 1990-02-01
Drama, Romance, Comedy

In post-WWII Communist Czechoslovakia, several characters considered bourgeois are sentenced to work...

Ett sommarspel

Ett sommarspel


Released on: 1994-05-11
TV Movie, Drama

A woman named Agnes who emigrated to the USA returns to her home village with her new husband Algot....

Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon


Released on: 1977-11-03
Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family

Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes in...