Cast
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Magdaléna Holendrová
as Magdalena Procházková (segment "Magdalena")
Valentina Thielová
as Mother (segment "Magdalena")
Irena Kačírková
as Teacher (segment "Magdalena")
Vladimír Menšík
as Father (segment "Magdalena")
Kamil Hurt
as Student Kamil Vaníček (segment "Magdalena")
Josef Borovička
as Boy (segment "Magdalena")
František Chalupa
as Boy (segment "Magdalena")
René Kahuda
as Boy (segment "Magdalena")
Radovan Soldán
as Boy (segment "Magdalena")
Vladimíra Jusková
as Girl (segment "Magdalena")
Marie Fišarová
as Girl (segment "Magdalena")
Alena Kobyljanská
as Girl (segment "Magdalena")
Alica Príkazská
as Girl (segment "Magdalena")
Lada Bočková
as Girl (segment "Magdalena")
Erika Gaertnerová
as (segment "Podvodnice")
Crew
Director
- Jaromír Dvořáček
- Jiří Hanibal
- Milan Vošmik
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Tales About Children represents a fascinating example of Family cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Jaromír Dvořáček brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1965, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Tales About Children took approximately 17 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 74 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 125 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 7 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
- The costume department created over 298 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 1965, when this film was released:
- The space race between the USSR and USA was at its height.
- The Vietnam War was becoming increasingly controversial.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
While Tales About Children shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike The Incredibles, which focuses more on action than character development, Tales About Children subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and Her explore similar territory, Tales About Children stands apart through its deeper exploration of its central themes and more complex characterization.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its thoughtful balance of entertainment value and thematic depth, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: February 28, 1965
- Runtime: 1h 14m
