Prodaná nevěsta

Set in a South Bohemian village, this faithful film version of Smetana’s opera follows farmer Krušina’s plan to marry his daughter Mařenka to wealthy Vašek. Mařenka loves Jeník, a stranger. Through matchmaking schemer Kecal’s plots and revealed identities, true love triumphs in a festive village wedding.

Director: Václav Kašlík

Cast: Vanda Švarcová, Gabriela Beňačková, Petr Skarke, Ivo Žídek, Čestmír Řanda, Karel Berman, Václav Sloup, Alfred Hampel

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.