Directed by:
Martin Hollý ml.Screenplay:
Ivan BukovčanCinematography:
Karol KrškaComposer:
Zdeněk LiškaCast:
Emília Vášáryová, Štefan Kvietik, Ivan Mistrík, Ivan Rajniak, Michal Dočolomanský, Vlado Müller, Slávo Drozd, Alena Skokanová, Július Vašek, Viera Strnisková (more)Plots(1)
A dramatic story of three friends happily spending time on their own in a mountain cottage in the High Tatras. On the arrival of the wife of one of them their perfect friendship is put to a test. (official distributor synopsis)
Reviews (4)
An excellent film with a great cast who give brilliant and extremely convincing performances. It’s set in the breathtaking High Tatra Mountains, so there’s something for the lovers of lyricism, too. Fortunately, there’s no melodrama. It's a beautiful film, I enjoyed it.
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In the difficult times of creeping ideologisation, Martin Hollý, his crew and the top Slovak actors of the time came together and went to the beautiful Tatra Mountains to film a balladic story of three friends whose lives are interfered with by a femme fatale played by the charming Emilia Vašáryová. A film full of genuine emotions that never slip into kitsch, loyal friendship, love, jealousy, humour and tragedy. The camera seems to love the Tatra peaks and Liška's music adds the right emotional edge to the film. On a big widescreen with a restored print, it was downright gorgeous.
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A very powerful drama about life, love, and the beautiful yet harsh nature. Slovakia showcases its most beautiful side here, with stunning mountains that in some shots take your breath away and perhaps even make you dizzy. Added to this is a story about beauty and jealousy, which is played out superbly, almost minimally.
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A tragic story about friendship between three friends and what happened when a woman came into their lives. A story that could have easily taken place in any setting, but in the appealing location of the High Tatras of Slovakia it has a special, majestic charm. But it isn’t really about mountain climbing and certainly isn’t a mountain climbing drama. Outstanding acting performances, beautiful camerawork and excellent music by Zdeněk Liška, and primarily a powerful experience. This is one of the best Slovak movies ever, and hasn’t lost its magic even 35 years on.
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