Moravian Hellas (1964): Cast
Moravian Hellas is a 1964 documentary directed by Karel Vachek, starring Jan Saudek as Twin B, Kája Saudek and Alena Skokanová. It runs 33 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 33 min
- Director
- Karel Vachek
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Krátký film Praha
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Moravian Hellas About?
The premise of Moravian Hellas without spoilers.
Karel Vachek, a graduate filmmaker, creates a documentary‑essay mixing light‑hearted aggression with a parody of investigative journalism. He surveys the Strážnice folk festival, backed by the cultural Party yet lacking authentic folklore, and turns it into a surreal spectacle that blends news and fiction, using irony to reveal a melancholy truth.
Moravian Hellas Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- satire comedy
- ethnomusicology
- ethnic dancing
- essay
- critic
- satire
- part staged
- folk festivities
Moravian Hellas Cast & Characters
Jan Saudek leads the cast as Twin B, with Kája Saudek as Twin A and Alena Skokanová. Directed by Karel Vachek; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Karel Vachek
- Jan Saudek as Twin B
- Kája Saudek as Twin A
- Alena Skokanová
- Jožka Severin
Also Starring in Moravian Hellas
· 1 moreMore from Karel Vachek
One more film directed by Karel Vachek: Elective Affinities.
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Moravian Hellas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Moravian Hellas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Moravian Hellas?
Moravian Hellas runs 33 minutes.
When was Moravian Hellas released?
Moravian Hellas was released in 1964.
Who directed Moravian Hellas?
Moravian Hellas was directed by Karel Vachek.
More films by Karel Vachek Who is in the cast of Moravian Hellas?
Moravian Hellas stars Jan Saudek as Twin B, Kája Saudek as Twin A and Alena Skokanová, among 5 credited actors.
Does Moravian Hellas have a post-credit scene?
No. Moravian Hellas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Moravian Hellas in?
The original language of Moravian Hellas is Czech.
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