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Iva Janžurová
Iva Janžurová (born 19 May 1941) is a Czech actress. She attended school in České Budějovice and in 1963, she graduated from the Faculty of Theatre at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. In 1964, she became the main member of Vinohrady Theatre and since 1988 has been a member of the National Theatre in Prague. She has appeared in many films, such as ''Což takhle dát si špenát'', ''Marecek, Pass Me the Pen!'', and the television series ''Hospital at the End of the City''. In 1998 and 2002, she was awarded the Czech Lion for Best Actress. Biography Janžurová was born into a family of teachers. In 1959, she graduated from the pedagogical gymnasium in České Budějovice, but her interest in theatre led her to study acting afterward. Between 1959 and 1963, she studied under Vlasta Fabianová at DAMU in Prague. After graduating, she performed at the F. X. Šaldy Theatre in Liberec (1963–1964) and later found work at Vinohrady Theatre (1964–1987). She subsequentl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žirovnice
Žirovnice (; german: Serownitz) is a town in Pelhřimov District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. it has about 2,900 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Cholunná, Litkovice, Stranná, Štítné, Vlčetín and Žirov are administrative parts of Žirovnice. Geography Žirovnice is located about south of Pelhřimov and southwest of Jihlava. It lies in the Křemešník Highlands. The small river Žirovnička flows through the town. The area is rich on small ponds. History The town was built around a castle of the same name. The first written mention of Žirovnice is from 1358. Economy Žirovnice was traditionally town of weavers, but in 1863, manufacturing of buttons from nacre was introduced. In the 1940s, nearly 100 nacre-processing manufactures existed in the small town. After Communists seized power in 1948, these manufactures were nationalized and transformed into one company, which still exists. Sights Main sights are the Žirovnice Castle and Chu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberec
Liberec (; german: Reichenberg ) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 103,000 inhabitants and it is the fifth-largest city in the country. It lies on the Lusatian Neisse, in a basin surrounded by mountains. The city centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Liberec was once home to a thriving textile industry and hence nicknamed the "Manchester of Bohemia". For many Czechs, Liberec is mostly associated with the city's dominant Ještěd Tower. Since the end of the 19th century, the city has been a conurbation with the suburb of Vratislavice nad Nisou and the neighbouring city of Jablonec nad Nisou. Therefore, the total area with suburbs encompasses 150,000 inhabitants. Administrative parts Liberec is made up of 32 city parts and one self-governing borough (Vratislavice nad Nisou). *Liberec I-Staré Město *Liberec II-Nové Město *Liberec III-Jeřáb *Liberec IV-Perštýn *Liberec V-Kristiánov *Liberec VI-Rochlice *Liberec VII-Horní ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zítra To Roztočíme, Drahoušku…!
''Zítra to roztočíme, drahoušku…! '' is a Czechoslovak comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ... released in 1976. External links * 1976 films Czechoslovak comedy films 1976 comedy films Czech comedy films 1970s Czech films {{1970s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus In The Circus
''Circus in the Circus'' ( cs, Cirkus v cirkuse; russian: Соло для слона с оркестром) is a Czechoslovak-Soviet comedy film directed by Oldřich Lipský and released in 1976. The story takes place in the Big State Circus in Moscow where two international groups arrive simultaneously: a jury searching for outstanding numbers for the World Circus festival and a delegation of animal language scientists. The film was selected as the Czechoslovakian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 48th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences All circus acts were performed by Moscow and Zaporizhia circus troupes. Cast * Jiří Sovák as Prof. Ruzicka * Iva Janžurová as Doc. Whistlerová *Yevgeny Leonov as Reditel cirkusu * Natalya Varley as Tána * Alexander Lenkov as Císník Aljosa * Leonid Kuravlyov as Grísa * Savely Kramarov as Lopuchov * Aleksei Smirnov as a hypnotist Smirnov * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Are A Widow, Sir
''You Are a Widow, Sir'' ( cs, Pane, vy jste vdova!) is a 1971 Czechoslovak comedy science fiction film directed by Václav Vorlíček. It stars Iva Janžurová and Olga Schoberová Olga Schoberová, also known as Olinka Bérová (born March 15, 1943), is a Czech-American actress. She acted in Czech, German, Italian, Austrian, Polish, English, and American movies. As "Olinka Berova", she appeared in ''The Vengeance of She'' .... External links * * 1971 films 1970s science fiction comedy films Czechoslovak science fiction comedy films Films directed by Václav Vorlíček Czech science fiction comedy films 1971 comedy films 1970s Czech films {{1970s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Four Murders Are Enough, Darling
''Four Murders Are Enough, Darling'' ( cs, Čtyři vraždy stačí, drahoušku) is a 1971 Czechoslovak comedy film directed by Oldřich Lipský. It is an adaptation of the 1960 novel ''Entry Forbidden to The Dead'' ( hr, Mrtvacima ulaz zabranjen) by Croatian writer and comic artist , which was previously adapted into a Yugoslav film ' in 1965. Plot The film setting is a fictional country in the West. The protagonist, George Camel is a humble schoolteacher, who is mistaken for a dangerous murderer. Subsequently, two criminal gangs vie for his services. Cast * Lubomír Lipský as George Camel *Jiřina Bohdalová as Sabrina *Iva Janžurová as Kate Draxl * Marie Rosůlková as Mrs. Harrington *František Filipovský as Detective Sheridan *Jan Libíček as Brooks *Josef Hlinomaz as Gogo *Karel Effa as Bar Owner Kovarski *Lubomír Kostelka as Officer Davidson *Vlastimil Hašek as Officer Harley * Stella Zázvorková as Prostitute Peggy *Josef Kemr as Zubatý (Tooth Man) *Jaroslav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Killed Einstein, Gentlemen
''I Killed Einstein, Gentlemen'' ( cs, Zabil jsem Einsteina, pánové) is a 1970 Czechoslovak science fiction comedy film directed by Oldřich Lipský. The film starred Jiří Sovák, Jana Brejchová, Lubomír Lipský, Iva Janžurová, Petr Čepek, and other actors. The major plot revolves around timetraveling to the past to change the future. The film was shot in late summer 1968 and premiered in Czechoslovakia on 27 February 1970. In the film, a character uses a device which has been likened to a selfie stick, several decades before its modern design was developed. Cast *Jiří Sovák - Professor David Moore *Jana Brejchová - Gwen Williamsová * Lubomír Lipský - Professor Frank Pech *Iva Janžurová - Betsy *Petr Čepek - Albert Einstein *Radoslav Brzobohatý - Robert * Svatopluk Beneš - Giacometti * Jan Libícek - Smith * Viktor Maurer - Snyder *Miloš Kopecký - Wertheim * Stella Zázvorková - Wertheimová * Oldrich Musil - Rektor Rath *Josef Hlinomaz - Velitel polic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nejlepší ženská Mého života
''Nejlepší ženská mého života'' is a 1968 Czechoslovak comedy film directed by Martin Frič as his final film. Cast * Jiří Sovák as Láda * Milena Dvorská as Kaplanová * Jarmila Smejkalová as Jirina * Iva Janžurová as Blanka * Ivanka Devátá as Marta * Čestmír Řanda as Kaderábek * Vladimír Hlavatý as Koula * Nina Popelíková as Zouharová * Věra Tichánková Věra Tichánková (7 December 1920 – 9 January 2014) was a Czech actress, whose career spanned over seven decades. Věra Tichánková died on 9 January 2014, aged 93, in Prague, Czech Republic The Czech Republic, or simply Cze ... as Honzíková References External links * 1968 films 1968 comedy films 1960s Czech-language films Czechoslovak black-and-white films Films directed by Martin Frič Czech comedy films 1960s Czech films {{1960s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pension Pro Svobodné Pány
''Pension pro svobodné pány'' is a 1968 Czechoslovak comedy film directed by Jiří Krejčík. It is based on Seán O'Casey's 1951 short play ''Bedtime Story''. Plot Visits by women are strictly prohibited at Miss Mossierová pension for bachelors. Nevertheless, some of the younger tenants cannot resist the temptation and sometimes try to sneak a young lady to their room. The landlady, however, stands guard all night. Bernard Mulligan manages to get his mistress, Andela, to his room and into his bed. But morning is coming and Halibut, Mulligan's roommate, is soon to return home from a party. Mulligan does his best to wake the girl up and get her out. The sleepy Andela, however, instantly grasps that all her lover's tenderness is gone, and begins to torture him maliciously. Cast and characters * Josef Abrhám as Mulligan * Iva Janžurová as Anděla * Jiří Hrzán as Halibut * Věra Ferbasová as Miss Mossierová * Pavel Landovský Pavel Landovský (11 September 1936 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svatba Jako řemen
''Svatba jako řemen'' is a Czech comedy film directed by Jiří Krejčík Jiří Krejčík (; 26 June 1918 – 8 August 2013) was a Czech film director, screenwriter and actor. Born in 1918 in Prague, he began his film career as an extra for Barrandov Studios, during World War II. He then began creating short films an ... and released in 1967. The film tells the story of a man getting ready for his wedding, who, wanting to enjoy his freedom one last time, goes a little far and gets involved in an alleged rape. Two bumbling police officers are placed in charge of the investigation. Consequently, the groom gets arrested and doesn't manage to arrive to his wedding on time, causing his bride and her family anguish. External links * 1967 films Czechoslovak comedy films 1967 comedy films Czech comedy films 1960s Czech films {{1960s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czech Television
Czech Television ( cs, Česká televize, italics=no ; abbreviation: ČT) is a public television broadcaster in the Czech Republic, broadcasting seven channels. Established after the Velvet Revolution in 1992, it is the successor to Czechoslovak Television founded in 1953. History 1953–1992: Czechoslovak Television Founded on 1 May 1953, Czechoslovak Television (ČST) was the state television broadcaster of Czechoslovakia used as a state propaganda medium of the then socialist state. It was known by three names over its lifetime: cs, Československá televize, sk, Československá televízia (until 1990) and (from 1990 until 1992). ČST originally consisted of a single channel and limited experimental broadcasting in 1953. Regular broadcasts began on 25 February 1954 and on 10 May 1970, a second channel was launched. The broadcast language of ČST was predominantly Czech in the first channel, Slovak for selected programming, and both for news. The second channel was sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oil Lamps (film)
''Oil Lamps'' ( cs, Petrolejové lampy) is a 1971 Czechoslovak drama film directed by Juraj Herz. It competed in the 1972 Cannes Film Festival. It is based on a novel by Jaroslav Havlíček. Plot In a small Czech town named Jilemnice lives a brave and jovial woman Štěpa Kiliánová, who enjoys her independent life but also desires to marry and have a family. The latter proves difficult as most potential suitors do not find her to be matching ideals of a 1900s wife. Out of excessive trust and desire to marry, she marries her cousin, a sardonic, reclusive man, former lieutenant and gambler Pavel Malina, whose only wish is to find peace and forget the past. Meanwhile the groom's father and older brother are interested in Štěpa's inheritance to save their farm from ruin. The couple live through unrequited love, dislike and disappointment on Štěpa's side, since her husband does not consummate the marriage because of his impotence, due to the syphilis he caught during his excessi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
