Heroes of the Turbulent Times

František Vláčil
Magdalena Vašáryová, Josef Kemr, Nada Hejna, Jaroslav Moučka, František Vyvěral
1967
Czechoslovakia
Completed
Czech, German
165 minutes
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known asMarketa Lazarová,is aCzechoslovakiaProducerwomen sex,At1967Released in year
。The dialogue language isCzech, German,Current Douban rating8.0(For reference only)。
This epic masterpiece is regarded as a pinnacle in Czech film history, voted as the best film in the top 100 films of Czech cinema. The story describes the grievances and emotional entanglements between two great noble families in the Middle Ages, involving complex plots of warfare, banditry, incest, vendetta, and extermination. How do heroes in times of chaos choose between family legacy and loyalty to the king? Will the deep and unforgettable love of those in troubled times ultimately be buried in the rolling dust? This nearly three-hour epic film combines romance, action, and fantastic elements, with the director aiming to capture the wildness and passion of an era long gone. The visual effects are strikingly beautiful, and the film is powerful and shocking.