Story of Souls poster

Story of Souls

8.0(1)19651h 34m1

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…

  • TMDB

    8.0/10

    1 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Czech
  • based on short story

Top billed cast

Where to watch

All options

Availability for Czechia. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

Gallery

Still from Story of Souls

Release dates

  • XCXC

    • TVČST26 Dec 1964
    • Theatrical18 Apr 1965

Frequently asked questions

When was Story of Souls released?
Story of Souls was released on 18 April 1965.
Where can I watch Story of Souls online?
Story of Souls is available on Lepsi TV in CZ. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Story of Souls?
No verified Hindi trailer for Story of Souls is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Story of Souls?
Story of Souls holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
Who directed Story of Souls?
Story of Souls (1965) was directed by František Filip.
How long is Story of Souls?
Story of Souls runs for 1h 34m.

Member reviews

More like this