Story of Souls (1965)

Comedy
TV Movie

The dramatization of the Old Prague short story by the writer Ignát Herrmann is an acting concert by Jan Pivec. In this film from 1964, the actor let all registers of his mature acting sound, from outright comical positions to tones sounding with tragic undertones. And although the character of Vavřinec Konopka clearly dominates in this story, the great actor disciplinedly left enough space for his teammates, especially Jaroslav Marvan, Dana Medřická (her poisonous Petronila is an excellent figure), the modest Libuša Havelková and the bohemian Josef Kemr and everyone else. The director František Filip was actually the conductor here, who got a beautifully coordinated orchestra of soloists at his disposal... But let's go back to the century before last. Where is the dignified and rather burly official Mr. Konopka peláší? And even runs with a jet and without a hat…

Cast

oficiál Konopka
revident Koláč
hostinský (uncredited)
cirkusák
vrchní rada
zřízenec

Crew

First Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Director of Photography
Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Set Decoration
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Makeup & Hair
Makeup & Hair
Assistant Editor
Production Manager
Unit Production Manager
Unit Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager
Original Music Composer
Executive Producer
Short Story
Set Designer