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Shadows of a Hot Summer

Original title: Stíny horkého léta
1978 · 1 h 40 min
Directed by František Vláčil · Czech Republic / Czechoslovakia · Czechoslovak New Wave
Drama

Cast

Juraj Kukura Marta Vančurová Gustáv Valach Václav Babka Jiří Bartoška Karel Chromík

Credits

Written by: Jiří Křižan

Plot

Ondrej lives on a farm outside a small town with his family. One day a group of men arrive at the family's house and the harmonious life they've led so far changes drastically for the worse.

Sinekatalog’s take

Shadows of a Hot Summer (1978) is a Czech drama directed by František Vláčil. It won the Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1978. It stars Juraj Kukura, Marta Vančurová and Gustáv Valach. It runs 100 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (383 votes)
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