One writer, two brothers, and a whole lot of 19th-century drama — Czech style.
The life of the famous French writer Alexander Dumas the Elder. Screenwriter Jaroslav Dietl did not hide his admiration for this literary giant, and in addition to the screenplay he also wrote a three-part TV play about Dumas (starring Vladimír Menšík). In Kachyn's film, Dumas played the father and son of the Štěpánková brothers, and it was a very difficult and difficult task for these young actors.
Acting
Real brothers playing father-son — casting chaos
Costume
19th century French drip on a Czech budget
Writing
Dietl's love letter to Dumas bleeds through
Director
Karel Kachyňa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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