The Magpie in the Wisp

The Magpie in the WispMovie

(1991) · Original: Straka v hrsti
HD ★ 7.7 Duration: 1h 36mTMDB: 7.7 CSCzechoslovakia

In the film, the creative forces of personalities from three spheres of art collide. The subtitle "The Game of Love and Hate" refers to the motivation of an old Czech medieval satire, the theme belongs to Antonín Přidal, an expert on this subject. His collaboration with Juraj Herz created a collage of past and present, an updated, sharp satire and a parable about the clash of human qualities that could not but end up in the vault. The music of the Prague Selection - Michael Kocáb and Michal Pavlíček - also contributed to the film's offensive provocativeness - the film was one of the reasons for their complete move to the underground. The dancing chorus of medieval citizens resembles more of a jumble of long-haired maniacs, the edge of a contemporary dump intrudes into the space of a medieval marketplace, and the characters oscillate between the past and the present, whether in their appearance, symbolism or behaviour.

Director: Juraj Herz
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About The Magpie in the Wisp

The Magpie in the Wisp is a 1991 drama, mystery movie directed by Juraj Herz.

The production information lists a runtime of 1h 36m, production credits from Czechoslovakia, an original language code of CS.

The credited cast includes Györgyi Tarján, Zdeňka Sajfertová, Leoš Suchařípa, Jan Hrušínský. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.

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