
May Fairy Tale
Ríša, a student of law, neglects his studies in favour of parties and pranks. His angry father refuses to continue helping him out of his debts. Ríša, however, is not entirely beyond hope. He decides to go and stay for a while with his uncle, a priest, who lives in Moravia, in order to prepare for his exams. He meets Helenka, the timid daughter of the local gamekeeper, at a village ball and is enchanted by her. The days pass and their idyllic relationship begins to tire Ríša. He begins to tell Helenka about his former debauched life the about the broken hearts of beautiful women. Helenka is hurt and refuses to see Ríša anymore. His uncle, the priest, is incensed at his behaviour and orders his nephew out of the house. Ríša tries desperately to find Helenka so he can make it up to her.
TMDB
7.5/10
4 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- Czech
- based on novel or book
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Release dates
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- Theatrical25 Oct 1940
Frequently asked questions
- When was May Fairy Tale released?
- May Fairy Tale was released on 25 October 1940.
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- What is the rating of May Fairy Tale?
- May Fairy Tale holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 4 votes.
- Who directed May Fairy Tale?
- May Fairy Tale (1940) was directed by Otakar Vávra.
- How long is May Fairy Tale?
- May Fairy Tale runs for 1h 27m.












