Helimadoe

A lyrical story from the beginning of 20th century, with the atmosphere of a small-town environment, distinctive characters, and a subtle analysis of human nature. It takes place in a small town in southern Bohemia, where a perceptive adolescent boy experiences his first emotional enchantment and a deep crisis. Helimadoe are also the initial letters of the names of the five distinctive daughters of Hanzelín, a rough country doctor who not only treats a seriously ill boy, but also helps him overcome his painful emotional turmoil with his wisdom.

Director: Jaromil Jireš

Cast: Josef Somr, Jana Dolanská, Zuzana Bydžovská, Ljuba Krbová, Lucie Zedníčková, Jana Konečná, Jakub Marek, Petr Pelzer

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