The Valley of the Bees

General Information

Original Title
Údolí včel
Author/Creator
Vláčil, Frantisek, director.
Subtitles
English
Published
Czech Republic, 1967.
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (97 min.)
Digital ver. identifier
HU_OSA_00002699

Contents/Summary

Summary
In this mesmerizing historical drama, Frantisek Vláčil, the godfather of the 1960’s Czech New Wave, epitomizes his commitment to what he called "pure film." At twelve Ondrej, the son of the lord of Vlkov is sent to study with the Brotherhood of Teutonic Knights where he befriends a fellow member of the Order, Armin, who leads him on his path to God. After coming across a fellow Brother, Rotgier, who is on the run, Ondrej begins to questions his beliefs and flees the Order to return to his childhood home where he finds his father dead, his land barren and his people with no hope. Ondrej finds solace and strength in his fathers widow but as he brings joy and prosperity back to his holding and finds a new meaning to his life Armin finds and confronts him. The Valley of the Bees is heart-wrenching story of a man conflicted by his desire for happiness and his belief in God.

Subjects

Genre
Fiction films

Bibliographic Information

Title Translation
The Valley of the Bees
Note
Duration: 01:37:00

Holdings

Item Type Current Location Call Number Status Shelving Location Public Note
DVD-ROMOSA Film LibraryFL Record 1016Available--
Digital filmOSA Film LibraryFL Record 1016
(HU_OSA_00002699.mp4)
AvailableAccess Copy, MP4 format