Krakatit
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A fantasy exploring the misuse of power and futility of war, based on the novel by Karel Capek. In a state of delirium a chemist is haunted by the possible consequences of his new discovery, a highly explosive compound Krakatit. In a dreamlike state he is pursued by warring factions eager to exploit his knowledge and force him to create more explosives. In order to avoid total annihilation he realises that he must use his science for the benefit of all mankind and not for the creation of methods of destruction.
Credits
- Cast
- Höger, Karel; Marly, Florence; Plachý, Jiří; Smolík, Frantisek; Linkers, Eduard; Prucha, Jaroslav; Tanska, Natasa; Fabianová, Vlasta; Dostal, Karel; Vrbsky, Bedrich; Homola, Miroslav; Vnouček, František (1903-1960); Hradil, Bohus; Karel Feix (producer); Bohumil Šmída (production manager); Jiří Srnka (composer); Otakar Vávra (director); Otakar Vávra (producer); Antonin Zelenka (editor)
Complete catalog record
Original source: AMDigital Reference: N-507347 | Film format: 16mm Comb BW pos | Contributors: Šmída, Bohumil; Vávra, Otakar; Feix, Karel; Vávra, Otakar; Capek, Karel; Hanuš, Václav; Zelenka, Antonin; Polednik, Emil; Srnka, Jiri; Czechoslovak Film Symphony Orchestra; Parik, Otakar; Zazvorka, Jan. | Production Company: Czechoslovak State Film. | Reproduction of: Czechoslovakia, 1948. 16mm Comb BW pos. | The British Film Institute
Original production: [Czechoslovakia] : Czechoslovak State Film, 1948.
Physical description: 1 online resource (1 video file (1 hour, 39 minutes, 44 seconds)) : sound, black and white.
Subjects: Explosives -- Drama | Nuclear arms control -- Drama | Nuclear weapons -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Drama | Science -- Experiments -- Drama
Language note: Czech dialogue; English subtitles.
Original production: [Czechoslovakia] : Czechoslovak State Film, 1948.
Physical description: 1 online resource (1 video file (1 hour, 39 minutes, 44 seconds)) : sound, black and white.
Subjects: Explosives -- Drama | Nuclear arms control -- Drama | Nuclear weapons -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Drama | Science -- Experiments -- Drama
Language note: Czech dialogue; English subtitles.
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Sources
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