Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970): Cast & Plot
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders is a 1970 drama horror film directed by Jaromil Jireš, starring Jaroslava Schallerová as Valerie, Nina Divíšková and Hana Maciuchová. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Jaromil Jireš
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders About?
The premise of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Valerie, a Czechoslovakian teen living with her grandmother, is on the cusp of womanhood when she discovers enchanted earrings that alter her perception. The jewels thrust her into a surreal realm populated by a lecherous priest, a vampire‑like stranger, and other carnival folk. Amid this magical realism she navigates her sexual awakening while trying to discern reality from fantasy.
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- innocence
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- sexual symbolism
- corrupt priest
- witch burning
- coming of age
- incest
- folk horror
- double identity
- older man younger woman relationship
- sexual awakening
- execution by fire
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- burned alive
- surrealism
- folklore
- vampire
- fairy tale
- female protagonist
- czech fantasy literature on screen
- czech horror literature on screen
- magic realism
- manipulative behavior
- back from the dead
- family relationships
- female vampire
- wedding night
- rejuvenation
- brother sister relationship
- inquisition
- anti religious
- chained man
- sexual repression
- female female kiss
- allegory
- sexual adventure
- generation gap
- self flagellation
- forced marriage
- christian symbolism
- menstruation
- based on novel
- sex in public
- father daughter relationship
- homoeroticism
- flintlock pistol
- 19th century
- demon
- priest
- polecat
- menarche
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders Cast & Characters
Jaroslava Schallerová leads the cast as Valerie, with Nina Divíšková as Grandmother / Elsa / Mother / Redhead (voice) (uncredited) and Hana Maciuchová as Hedvika (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Jaromil Jireš; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jaromil Jireš
- Jaroslava Schallerová as Valerie
- Nina Divíšková as Grandmother / Elsa / Mother / Redhead (voice) (uncredited)
- Hana Maciuchová as Hedvika (voice) (uncredited)
- Petr Kopřiva as Orlík
Also Starring in Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
· 36 more- Jan Klusák Gracián
- Karel Engel Coachman Ondřej
- Karel Bělohradský Whipper (uncredited)
- Jana Andresíková Handmaid in Brother (uncredited)
- Slávka Španková Valerie (voice) (uncredited)
- Jiří Prýmek Tchoř-Constable
- Libuše Komancová Handmaid in Training
- Eva Hnátková Dancer (uncredited)
- Helena Anýžová Grandmother / Elsa / Mother / Redhead
- Otto Hradecký Landlord
- Eva Olmerová Handmaid-Madame (uncredited)
- Viola Zinková Grandmother / Elsa / Mother / Redhead (voice) (uncredited)
- Jiřina Machalická Flower Girl
- Alice Auspergerová Handmaid (uncredited)
- Jiří Šťastný Whipper (uncredited)
- Karel Medek Whipper (uncredited)
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- Jan Žižka Musician (uncredited)
- Alena Stojáková Hedvika
- Martin Wielgus Tchoř-Father
- Michaela Klocová Handmaid
- Zdenka Kovářová Handmaid
- Bedřiška Chalupská Handmaid
- Robert Nezval Drummer
- Z. Bláhová Dancer (uncredited)
- Kristina Maarová Dancer (uncredited)
- Jarmila Langášková Fainting Virgin (uncredited)
- Antonín Cmíral Whipper (uncredited)
- Přemysl Krbec Whipper (uncredited)
- Petr Porada Whipper (uncredited)
- P. Dušek Whipper (uncredited)
- M. Foltýn Whipper (uncredited)
- J. Kolář Whipper (uncredited)
- V. Navrátil Whipper / Musician (uncredited)
- Jan Berka Musician (uncredited)
- M. Hotový Musician (uncredited)
- M. Rohan Musician (uncredited)
More from Jaromil Jireš
More films directed by Jaromil Jireš: Incomplete Eclipse, And Give My Love to the Swallows, The Joke and The Cry.
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders Plot Summary
What happens in Valerie and Her Week of Wonders from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Valerie, a curious and adventurous 13-year-old girl, finds herself embroiled in a mysterious and supernatural world after a simple incident involving her earrings. One night, while she is peacefully sleeping, a thief steals her earrings, prompting her to investigate. During her search, she is startled by a menacing figure—the Constable, a masked and frightening man who seems to hold dark secrets. Surprisingly, the thief returns her earrings the following day, which infuriates the Constable and hints at deeper, more sinister motives.
Full summary
The whole story of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, scene by scene
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Introducing Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
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Valerie and Her Week of Wonders FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was Valerie and Her Week of Wonders released?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders was released on September 3, 1970.
Who directed Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
More films by Jaromil Jireš Who is in the cast of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders stars Jaroslava Schallerová as Valerie, Nina Divíšková as Grandmother / Elsa / Mother / Redhead (voice) (uncredited) and Hana Maciuchová as Hedvika (voice) (uncredited), among 40 credited actors.
Does Valerie and Her Week of Wonders have a post-credit scene?
No. Valerie and Her Week of Wonders has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders in?
The original language of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders is Czech.
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