Marketa Lazarová (1967)

CZECHOSLOVAK CLASSICS: Classics from the unrivalled history of Czechoslovak cinema. Screening throughout September and October at De Uitkijk.

The Dark Ages in the Czech Republic. As the transition from paganism to Catholicism unfolds, we follow the struggle between two clans of violent, marauding feudal lords. When one of the marauders kidnaps Marketa, a noblewoman’s daughter, the rivalry reaches a climax. War, love and faith – the themes of MARKETA LAZAROVÁ (1967) – define the film, which is regarded by many as the finest the country has ever produced in the realm of cinema.
With outstanding cinematography and sophisticated stylistic techniques, director František Vláčil has secured MARKETA LAZAROVÁ’s place in international film history.