Overview
The Counter-Reformation period: Myslivec Machovec is forced by representatives of the Jesuit order to flee his home for his religious beliefs. His teenage children Helenka and Tomáš do not give up the faith and traditions of the Czech Brethren despite the increasing pressure.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by Jan Seidel
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jan Stallich
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Alois JirásekNovel
- Karel SteklýScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- August 24, 1951
- Original language
- Czech
- Countries
- Czechoslovakia
Production
Cast
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