30/5 — 5/6/2024
64th International Film Festival
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Section: Golden Slipper for Special Contribution in Children´s and Youth Cinema

Radúz and Mahulena (1970) 12

Czechoslovakia | 1970 | 115 min.

A classic story about the perilous journey of two young people, the magus Prince Raduz and the Tartar Princess Mahulena – from neighboring enemy kingdoms – who must overcome the various snares, adversities, and spells through their love.

CountryCzechoslovakia
Year1970
Duration115 min
Rating12
Directed by Petr Weigl
Screenplay Josef Topol, Petr Weigl
Director of Photography Jiří Kadaňka
Music Josef Suk
Edited by Karel Kohout
Contact Česká televize

Biography

Screenwriter, director and actor. His work is connected with the genre of opera and ballet with an accent on the musical component. He debuted with the drama Radúz and Mahulena (1970) and also made The Mermaid (1977). He has established himself mainly in the film productions of opera works.

Love, Fairy-tale, Supernatural, Adventure