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Wikipedia article




'Snake's Venom' is a 1982 Czechoslovak drama film directed by Frantiek Vlil. It stars Josef Vinkl. The film focuses on theme of alcoholism. The film follows 18-years student Vlaka who tries to help her father Jan Vesel with alcoholism.

Plot



The film follows young student Vlaka. Her mother recently died and she never met her father. She decides to meet him. She finds him on Geologic research where he lives in a caravan. She reveals to him that she is his daughter. Father isn't enthusiastic, but they grow closer to each other. Vlaka stays and meets her father's friends and environment he lives in. She finds out that her father has problems with alcohol and often changes partners. His reputation is not good. He is a broken man who lost all illusions and ideals. She tries to help him to change his lifestyle, but he is unable to overcome his problems with alcohol. It leads to arguments between them and Vlaka leaves. She leaves a note saying that they can meet again when he stops drinking. Everything returns to old tracks.

Cast



*Josef Vinkl as Jan Vesel

*Ilona Svobodov as Vlaka Novotn

*Ferdinand Krta as Ddek

*Karel Hemnek as Pa

*Miriam Kantorkov as Mcov

*Josef luk Hrub as Tonek

*Jan Hrunsk as Martin

References




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