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Penelope (1978 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Penelope' is a Slovak psychological drama film directed by tefan Uher. Starring Boidara Turzonovov and Eva Kristnov, the movie was released on January 20, 1978.
Similarly as with some of previous works directed by Uher, such as 'Slnko v sieti' (1962), he reunited with screenwriter Alfonz Bednr and cinematographer Stanislav Szomolnyi.
Plot
Restorer Eva Kamenick (Boidara Turzonovov) arrives to the village to repair frescoes of the heroines of ancient myths for the local castle. In daily life of the village inhabitants Eva soon finds some elements of ancient tragedy, especially in fate of a lonely old lady named Malovcov (Eva Kristnov). The woman, commonly referred to by locals as "Waitress of Change", awaits the return of her husband and son, who had gone to work in America twenty years ago. Eva sees in her a picture of the devoted and patient "Penelope", whose courage and faith impress young restorer. Experience gained while staying in the country turns into her own life decision. Not long after she becomes close with the Secretary of the Municipal Committee, Viktor (Michal Doolomansk), she decides to leave her daughter Mima (Jana eligov) with selfish husband and start a new life.
Cast
* Boidara Turzonovov - Eva Kamenick, restorer
* Eva Kristnov - Mrs. Malovcov, "Waitress of Change"/"Penelopa"
* Gustv Valach - Kuzma, Sr.
* Michal Doolomansk - Viktor Kuzma, Secretary of the Municipal Committee
* Ilja Pracha - Mio Bajzlk
* Duan Blakovi - Vertel
* Milan Ki - Grack
* Anton ulk - Lovan
* Leopold Haverl - Stanko
* Jaroslav Vrzala - Nemlaha
* Igor illk - Ondro
* Jiina Jelensk - Zora/Zuza
* Jana Nagyov - Verona
* Michal Nesvadba - Fero
;Uncredited
* Igor Hrabinsk - Miro
* Jana eligov - Mima, Eva's daughter
* Elena Volkov - Mrs. Kuzmov
* tefan Miovic - Blaej
* Jn Gc - publican
* Jozef Mifkovi - publican
* Emlia Halamov - Amerikn's wife
* Vladimr Macko - police officer
* ubomr Zaovi - Molan
* Frantiek Desset - Berto Bajzk
* Lenka Konkov - girl
* tefan Tura
* Jaroslav ernk
* udovt Greo - Mio Bajzk
* Hana Kostolansk - Kuzmov
* Duan Kaprlik - Fero
* Katarna Orbnov - Zuza
Awards
See also
* 'The Sun in a Net' (1962s work by the same tandem Uher-Bednr-Szomolnyi)
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