@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Four schoolboys go on an awe-inspiring expedition back through time, where they behold landscapes and creatures that have long since vanished from the earth.
Quick Stats
7.2
TMDB Rating
80
Votes
1h 25m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorKarel Zeman
WriterKarel Zeman
CinematographyAntonín Horák
ComposerE. F. Burian
EditorZdeněk Stehlík
Production DesignIvo Mrázek
Produced by
Studio dětského filmu Gottwaldov
Where to Watch
Streaming
Criterion ChannelSee more on TMDB → JustWatch
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Vladimír Bejval
Jirka
Petr Herrmann
Toník
Josef Lukáš
Petr
Zdeněk Husták
Jenda
B
Bedřich Šetena
Petr (voice) / Narrator (voice)
