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The King of Colonnades (1991)

Movie ★ 6.5

Drama History

In May 1945, a broken violinist lies drunk by a creek, haunted by memories of his life before and during WWII. Once the celebrated first violin in spa orchestras, he married Jewish nurse Róza and dreamed of fatherhood, only to face brutal anti-Jewish persecution. Relegated to second violin, he spirals into alcoholism and betrayal, while Róza and their daughter are deported. Cast out by colleagues and lovers, he descends into madness, murdering a vagrant with his violin case. In a final psychotic haze, he tends a roadside Christ statue before collapsing, his shattered life a testament to love, loss, and atrocity.

Zeno Dostál Director

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Released
May 1, 1991
IMDb
tt0099955
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Cast

Josef Novotný Barbora Leichnerová Ivana Chýlková Ivana Chýlková Svatava Hubeňáková Svatava Hubeňáková Eliška Kuchařová Eliška Kuchařová Rudolf Máhrla Rudolf Máhrla Vlastimil Brodský Vlastimil Brodský Zdeňka Sajfertová Zdeňka Sajfertová Marek Vašut Marek Vašut Gestapo Officer Anna de Abren e Lima Barbora Sloupová Jana Šedová Daniel Rous Daniel Rous Milan Riehs Lešek Wronka Josef Langmiler Josef Langmiler Hrbek Karel Urbánek Karel Urbánek Martin Zahálka Martin Zahálka

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Frequently asked questions

What is The King of Colonnades about?
In May 1945, a broken violinist lies drunk by a creek, haunted by memories of his life before and during WWII. Once the celebrated first violin in spa orchestras, he married Jewish nurse Róza and dreamed of fatherhood, only to face brutal anti-Jewish persecution. Relegated to second violin, he spirals into alcoholism and betrayal, while Róza and their daughter are deported. Cast out by colleagues and lovers, he descends into madness, murdering a vagrant with his violin case. In a final psychotic haze, he tends a roadside Christ statue before collapsing, his shattered life a testament to love, loss, and atrocity.
Who directed The King of Colonnades?
The King of Colonnades was directed by Zeno Dostál.
Who stars in The King of Colonnades?
The King of Colonnades stars Josef Novotný, Barbora Leichnerová, Ivana Chýlková, Svatava Hubeňáková.
When was The King of Colonnades released?
The King of Colonnades is a 1991 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The King of Colonnades?
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