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Globe Theatre: The Golden Eels

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring Martin Mikulas, Vladimir Mensik
Winner of the prestigious Prix Italia, this Czechoslovak drama is set in Bohemia during the Second World War.

For 10-year-old Prdelka the best part of a summer holiday is when he is fishing with his father on the banks of the river Berounka. Then the harsh reality of war puts an end to these happy times but Prdelka is nevertheless able to fulfil his dreams of catching the golden eels.

Produced by Czechoslovak Television Prague
A Czechoslovak programme with English subtitles

Contributors

Screenplay/Director:
Karel Kachyna
Based on the book "How I Met the Fish" by:
O. Pavel
Father:
Vladimir Mensik
Mother:
Slavka Spankova-Hozova
Prosek:
Rudolf Brusinsky
Prdelka:
Martin Mikulas
Scout:
Radoslav Bkzobohaty
Scout's Wife:
Eliska Balzerova
Janouch:
Zdenek Martinek
Source: Radio Times

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