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Drevená dedina (1955)
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Slovak movie is based on the novel by the prominent representative of Slovak prose František Hečka, who was in 1952 awarded the State Prize. The novel and the movie successfully capture the development of Slovak village after the liberation in 1945. The narrative is centred around the characters of the old Púplava, who after the liberation begins to organise a new village life, and his struggle for the construction of settlements Mrzáčky, burnt by the fascists. It is centred around the conflict, greatly reflecting the situation of the countryside at this time: the conflict between the rural poor and the rural rich. In the movie, a rich personal and emotional life of other heroes pulsate besides the main storyline. The movie ends with the final defeat of the reactionary forces by Communists in February 1948, taking over all power in the state of workers and peasants. - "The Wooden Village" is released in celebration of the 7th anniversary of the Communist February Victory.
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Džbán plný ambrózie (1974)
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An original television production based on the life of Slovak writer Jozef Gregor Tajovský.
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Dozrievanie (1982)
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The story of a young, university-qualified agronomist Tomáš Rajecký and his humanly complicated opponent, Viliam Kubica, who has been tempered and hardened by years of practice and is the chief agronomist of the unified farmers' cooperative in Machov, shows how their - initially almost generational - struggle gradually turns into productive cooperation in the interest of achieving a common goal after many minor and major clashes and conflicts.
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Dom pod morušou (1984)
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A story about the problems of a contemporary woman in her everyday life. Through the lives of a mother and her two daughters, there is a noticeable effort to capture the fragile world of women, connected with the struggle for independence and self-realization.
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Dvadsaťštyri hodín zo života istej ženy (1994)
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In the early 20th century, in the surroundings of a luxurious boarding house and casino, the story of a mature woman and an immature young man unfolds. He is obsessed with gambling, she with the desire to save him with her love. It happened twenty years ago. The elderly noble lady recalls her experience in her youth and, with the benefit of hindsight, explains and defends it.
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Vdova (1993)
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TV dramatisation of a novella by Austrian writer L. Ingrisch.
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Most na tú stranu (1962)
Character: Elena Brajniarová (voice)
When the young heroine joins a large factory, she has difficulty adapting to the local environment and experiences a series of conflicts before finally joining the work team. This is an exemplary illustration of the thesis that only work truly humanizes a person and helps them find spiritual balance.
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Čert nespí (1957)
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Episodic film consisting of three satirical shorts ('Smutný káder', 'Typický prípad' and 'Vel'korysá kampaň') comically exposing the shortcomings of society. In the interval between each short, a committee recognising themselves in the characters on screen, voice their approval or disapproval of each film.
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Kotrmelec (1962)
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The group of mining foreman Kohut is about to enter the competition for the title of Brigade of Socialist Labour. All the men are in favour, only young Ondracka needs to be firmly re-educated...
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Smrť prichádza v daždi (1966)
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A Slovak detective story set in contemporary Bratislava and featuring ordinary people with their own everyday problems. The violent death of Olga Holešová places them under heavy suspicion of murder. A series of strange coincidences and circumstances complicate the investigators' work. Her husband's infidelity, the loss of a large sum of money that the treasurer Fiala is supposed to replace, a lawyer earning extra money by doing various odd jobs - all these are confusing clues, among which investigator Jakubec eventually finds a thread that will lead him to the correct solution to the case.
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Šepkajúci fantóm (1976)
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A dangerous maniac is on the loose in the city, targeting women... The last episode of the free Slovak crime series depicts the fight between law enforcement officers and a maniac who threatens women. An unknown young man cuts several girls with a razor on the street. The victims only remember that the perpetrator was wearing a hat with a pompom, like many men wear. There are also many suspects. The investigator of the case, Captain Hroncová, is in a difficult situation, especially after another crime occurs. This is the murder of her classmate, whom the perpetrator even warned about his intention by phone. The captain, risking her life to uncover the murderer and, with the help of her colleagues, eliminate him...
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Tri poviedky so Zdenou Gruberovou (1994)
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TV adaptation of short stories from the world of humour. In the dramatised short stories Seven Teapots by M. Saki, The Substitute by G. Maupassant and Signora by L. Pirandello, we will see in the main role the outstanding Slovak actress Zdena Grúberová.
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Vojak a bratove slzy (1980)
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About Martin's faithful brotherly love for his sister Helenka and about the friendship and brave heart of a soldier who was not afraid of threats or malice.
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Cid (1974)
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Ximéná and Rodrigo love each other, but in order to remain worthy of each other, they decide to fulfill the command of honor. Don Rodrigo avenges the insult that Ximéná's father caused his father, and Ximéná asks the king to punish Rodrigo. The king forgives Rodrigo-Cid for killing Ximéná's father, Don Gómez, in the name of the honor of his family, because Rodrigo will save the land from the Moorish invasion.
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Odveta (1980)
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A teenager gets into a difficult situation due to several causes and tries to hide. His relations to others will decide his further life course.
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Predjarie (1961)
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During the Slovak National Uprising, even ordinary people were determined to perform heroic deeds, even though they knew they were exposing themselves to great danger. The heroine of this film, a simple country woman, has a hard time paying for her bravery: she is sentenced to death, postponed for now so that she can nurse her recently born baby. She is even offered salvation if she betrays, but the presence of a member of the Soviet army infuses her with determination and hope. Early Spring belongs to the usual schematic, lifeless staged views of the subject that the communist regime has elevated to the level of sacred matter.
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Rozhodnutie (1976)
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The film is based on the memoirs of partisan commander Peter Kružliak. Lieutenant Peter Kubiš is ordered to move with his unit to the mountains after the fall of Banská Bystrica, where he is to receive further orders. No one is waiting, on the contrary, civilian refugees from Banská Bystrica are also entrusted to his protection. In addition, the headquarters sends him to "take care" of captured German soldiers. A serious dispute arises over whether to liquidate the prisoners or not. The final decision must be made and enforced by Lieutenant Kubiš - he refuses to carry out the sentence without a decision from a field court. Kubiš sends the captured Germans - hostages to Banská Bystrica to guarantee the safe return of the civilian population to the city.
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Cukor (1982)
Character: Matyla (voice)
A TV film based on Karol Horák's novel. The story takes place in southern Gemer in the spring of 1945. It covers several days in the first months after the war. Matyla, a simple village woman, sets out into the world to get sugar for her daughter and her unborn child. A film about a mother, which is a testimony about people and an era from the perspective of the current middle generation.
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Hriech (1987)
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Dramatization of four classic one-act plays by J. G. Tajovský: "Hriech" (Sin, 1911), "Tma" (Darkness, 1912), "V službe" (In the Service, 1911) and "Matka" (Mother, 1906), which capture the image of social changes and changes in people's thinking prior to the First World War.
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Veselé panie z Windsoru (1980)
Character: Mrs. Page
Sir John Falstaff, a bon vivant and womanizer, courts Mrs. Ford one day and Mrs. Page the next. They are cheerful but respectable ladies, so they devise a plan to punish the old rogue and teach him a lesson about his immoral advances and womanizing.
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Polepetko (1986)
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An original TV comedy with songs about a bumbling boy named Polepetek, who is sent out into the world by his father in the hope that he will finally learn to behave, understand and speak like others. This does not happen, but Polepetek manages to get the stolen royal crown for himself from a terrible robber and the heart of the king's daughter, Princess Pletana. Polepetek, who eventually drives the princess away.
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Tri poviedky s Karolom Machatom (1993)
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Meeting with the acting work of Karol Machata. Television dramatization of short stories from world humorous literature (The Death of a Bachelor, The Incident, The Tight Fraction).
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Chvastúň (1962)
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A comedy drawing on classical antiquity. In the play, the author mocks stupidity and arrogance, and also metes out just retribution.
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Vreckári (1967)
Character: Stella (voice)
As unbelievable as it sounds, a stint in prison can really fix things. The old seasoned pickpocket will serve many years before he is released, but he comes out a changed man. He even dares to refuse the lures and threats of an all-powerful criminal gang to cooperate with him.
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Balada o siedmich obesených (1968)
Character: Táňa
Seven people waiting for their death. A group of assasins - three men and two women - and Gypsy thief spend their time in prison to be tucked up.
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Básnik a žena (1966)
Character: Zena
J. Smrek's poetic composition is the basis for a television film on the theme of the search for eternal love and youth. Part 1: In a snow-covered park; Spring continues. Part 2: Summer night on the water; Leaves are falling. Part 3: After 10 years.
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Dúhenka (2000)
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The Lord of the Springs finds the abandoned infant Pramek and unjustly neglects King Zoran. However, his daughter Dúhenka loves Zoran and becomes his wife despite her father's prohibition. The ruler of the springs becomes angry and deprives Zoran's kingdom of water as punishment. After the birth of her daughter Rosenka, Rainbow decides to sacrifice herself to save the kingdom and returns to the sky. Zoran and his daughter yearn in vain for years to meet Dúhenka. Rosenka grows up, she is fit for marriage, but she has one condition for the suitors: they must obtain rainbow water. But only Pramko can do that. And so the Ruler of the Springs must once again struggle with human emotions, and Rosenka and Pramko face many obstacles before they can convince him of the power of human love.
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Touha zvaná Anada (1971)
Character: Zuzka (voice)
A fisherman saves Anada, a woman adrift, from drowning. He takes her to his home, and protects her. Eventually, she occupies a larger place than was to be expected. He commits adultery with her, but his own wife seems to be in love with the strange young woman.
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Husiarka a kráľ (1983)
Character: Gazdiná
Dorotka is a poor orphan who works as a shepherdess for rich farmers. Their mischievous son often torments her. One day, he chases a goose away from her pasture. While searching for it, Dorotka meets an old woman who not only punishes the mischievous man, but also gives her 3 gifts: a magic wand, a jug of spring water, and a ring made of grass. Dorotka can only give these gifts to the person she loves the most. And she gradually gives them to the good young king, who has helped her and others, but somehow cannot help himself - he cannot find a bride himself. With the help of the old woman and the miraculous gifts, she finally becomes the one who deserves it most - the shepherdess Dorotka.
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Veľká noc a veľký deň (1975)
Character: Bea Zlatošová (voice)
Slovakian villagers towards the end of WW II are despairing as German troops fall back to their village.
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Kapitán Dabač (1959)
Character: lekárníčka Naďa Rybanská
The drama of a young Slovak army officer who gradually realises the horrors of fascism during the fighting in Ukraine. On his return to Slovakia, he joins the SNP. However, he cannot overcome his loner attitude or his doubts about the meaning of partisan activity.
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