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| Božská Ema | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jiří Krejčík |
| Produced by | Jan Syrový |
| Written by |
Jiří Krejčík Zdeněk Mahler |
| Starring | Božidara Turzonovová |
| Music by | Svatopluk Havelka |
| Cinematography | Miroslav Ondříček |
| Editing by | Miroslav Hájek |
| Studio | Barrandov Studios |
| Release dates |
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| Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Language | Czech |
Božská Ema (Czech: Božská Ema) is a Czech drama film directed by Jiří Krejčík. It was released in 1979. The film was selected as the Czechoslovakian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 54th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[1]
Plot
The film is a biographical account of Czech operatic soprano Emmy Destinn's life. The primary focus is on the singer's return from USA in 1914, and her subsequent involvement in the Czech patriotic resistance against Austria-Hungary during the WWI.
Cast
- Božidara Turzonovová (singing voice Gabriela Beňačková) - Emmy Destinn
- Juraj Kukura - Victor
- Miloš Kopecký - Samuel
- Jiří Adamíra - Colonel
- Václav Lohniský - Train dispatcher
See also
- List of submissions to the 54th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Czechoslovakia submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ↑ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
External links
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