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

Zvláštní případ

Zvláštní případ


Released on: 1971-12-01
Crime, TV Movie

Lieutenant Vasátko is spending Christmas vacation in a mountain cabin where a diverse group of peopl...

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...

Come Along with Me

Come Along with Me


Released on: 1982-02-16
Comedy, TV Movie

Newly-widowed Mabel Lederer, who has psychic and mediumistic abilities, sells her house and belongin...

Stationary Bike

Stationary Bike


Released on: 2021-06-03
Drama, Comedy

Adaptation of Stephen King's story "Stationary Bike". After the tragic death of his wife, Boris lose...

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.

Ranks and People

Ranks and People


Released on: 1929-10-01
Comedy

From his early silent works, the great Russian film director, Herr Yakov Protazanov, made literary a...

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 ...

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...

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...

Muži mě pronásledují

Muži mě pronásledují


Released on: 1955-01-01
Comedy

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.

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...

Good Luck Chuck

Good Luck Chuck


Released on: 2007-09-21
Comedy, Romance

Cursed since childhood, dentist Charlie Logan cannot find the right woman. Even worse, he learns tha...

The Masque of the Red Death

The Masque of the Red Death


Released on:
Horror, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy

While a plague devastates the peasantry, a mad prince hosts a masquerade ball for the noble class in...

Aktovky

Aktovky


Released on: 1981-01-01
Comedy

Grófinka

Grófinka


Released on: 1986-10-04
Comedy

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....

The Love Bug

The Love Bug


Released on: 1968-12-23
Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of its ow...

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...