Touha (1958)★ 7.2/10
- Drama
Directed by: Vojtech Jasný
Written by: Vojtech Jasný, Vladimír Valenta
Four stories, four seasons of the year, four periods from the human life.
Cast & crew
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Jan JakesJoska (segment: O chlapci, který hledal konec sveta)
Václav BabkaFather (segment: O chlapci, který hledal konec sveta)
Jana BrejchováLenka (segment: Lidé na zemi a hvezdy na nebi)
Jirí ValaJan (segment: Lidé na zemi a hvezdy na nebi)
Frantisek VnoucekFather (segment: Lidé na zemi a hvezdy na nebi)
Otto SimánekBrother-in-law (segment: Lidé na zemi a hvezdy na nebi)
Vera TichánkováAndela (segment: Andela)
Václav LohniskýMichal (segment: Andela)Zdeněk KutilPavelka (segment: Andela)Frantisek MusálekFather (segment: Andela)
Vladimír MensíkCombine Driver (segment: Andela)
Vlastimil BrodskýShoemaker Novosad (segment: Andela)Awards · 0 wins, 1 nominations
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Reviews
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pedroNovember 15, 2024
pedroNovember 15, 2024A polished work from Czech New Wave pioneer Vojtěch Jasný, this film comprises four vignettes that each capture a distinct life stage. The dialogue-driven reflections are unmissable in their clarity. With stunning Czech countryside as backdrops and a strong production team, the film is also nearly saturated with music. Opening and closing with shots of ravens, it suggests a symbolic cycle, yet the film’s structure feels a bit too rigid for Jasný to fully explore his creative vision.
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wickeremergedNovember 15, 2024
wickeremergedNovember 15, 2024This loosely structured anthology film reflects Vojtěch Jasný's early style, with each segment being charming on its own. The film’s calm yet richly detailed portrayal hints at the stylistic elements that Czech New Wave directors would later admire in Jasný’s work. Overall, it's an engaging viewing experience.