Anna Geislerová,
György Cserhalmi,
Ivan Trojan,
Jan Hrusinsky,
Miroslav Donutil
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Czech filmmaker Ondrej Trojan directs the period war drama Zelary, based on the novella Jozova Hanule by Kveta Legátová. During WWII, nurse Eliska (Anna Geislerová) is part of a secret resistance move... read more
DVD Release Date: February 8, 2005
Stats: 156 reviews
From the Czech Republic came Zelary a masterful war drama showing heart-breaking scenes, no wonder it was nominated for best Foreign Language movie in 2004.The story was about a young medical student Eliska, who was a member of the Czech resistance during WWII. When the Gestapo ... read more
Foreign, Czech. Great movie! Beautiful sets, beautiful scenery, great acting, quality film and an excellent story. About a lady doctor hiding from the Nazi's during WWII in the hillsides of the Czech Republic. An excellent film and I highly recommend it!
Well done film that reminded me a lot of the movie "Sweet Land" and the french film "Strayed".
The lead actress reminded me of a red headed Gweneth Paltrow. :-)
Sometimes transcends its predictability. But at two and a half hours, 'sometimes' isn't really often enough. Full Review
Humble, heartwarming storytelling with good acting and lush visuals. Full Review
Trojan's direction is capable, and Asen Sopov's dark-hued cinematography is even better than that. The only thing missing is an appreciation for drama that does more than deliver the expected. Full Review
An intimate epic with the scope of old Hollywood and the emotional depth of a rigorous art film. Full Review
The movie's on the long-winded side in the final stretches and seems to stuff five acts into three; but for fans of old-fashioned European filmmaking, this may have its pleasing qualities. Full Review
A well-deserved 2003 Oscar nominee for best foreign-language film. Full Review
The film is marred by poorly constructed supporting characters and disorienting subplots that burst in out of nowhere. Full Review
Sweet and life-affirming, although the transformation from sophisticate to peasant happens too conveniently and quickly.
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