Dialogue 20-40-60 (1968)
A daring Czechoslovak anthology experiment in which three directors reimagine the same dialogue to illuminate love across a lifetime.
Dialogue 20-40-60 - Movie Information
- Original Title: Dialóg 20-40-60
- Release Year: 1968
- Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski, Peter Solan et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 18m
- Original Language: Slovak
- Spoken Languages: Slovak
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 29, 1968 (XC)
- Production Companies: Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
- Production Countries: Czechoslovakia
Dialogue 20-40-60 - Plot
Using the same, three times repeating dialogue – dramatic conversation between man and woman – Jerzy Skolimowski from Poland, Slovak director Peter Solan and Czech director Zbyňěk Brynych shot three different stories. The result was an extraordinary experiment in the world cinema, which we can call an insight in the relationships of men and women of different age groups, an analysis of love and marriage of those who are at the beginning, in the middle or going towards the end of their life.
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Dialogue 20-40-60 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Peter Solan
- Zbyněk Brynych
Main Cast
- Joanna Szczerbic
- Jean-Pierre Léaud
- Jiří Vršťala
- Jana Glazerová
- Oľga Šalagová
- Viera Strnisková
- Jiří Holý
- Zuzana Kocúriková
- Jindřich Láznička
- Jozef Kroner
Writers
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Zbyněk Brynych
- Tibor Vichta
- Peter Solan
Dialogue 20-40-60 - FAQs
What is Dialogue 20-40-60 about?
Dialogue 20-40-60 is a Czechoslovak anthology film in which three directors each use the same repeated dramatic conversation between a man and a woman to explore love, marriage, and relationships across three distinct age groups: those in their twenties, forties, and sixties.
Who directed Dialogue 20-40-60?
The film was directed by three filmmakers: Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski, Slovak director Peter Solan, and Czech director Zbyněk Brynych. Each helmed one of the three segments, bringing a distinct national and stylistic perspective to the shared screenplay concept.
Who are the main actors in Dialogue 20-40-60?
The cast includes Joanna Szczerbic and Jean-Pierre Léaud in the twenty-year-olds segment, Viera Strnisková and Jiří Holý in the forty-year-olds segment, and Jozef Kroner and Ljuba Hermanová in the sixty-year-olds segment, among other performers across the three stories.
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What genre is Dialogue 20-40-60?
Dialogue 20-40-60 blends Drama and Comedy. The film’s three segments vary in tone — some lean into melancholy and introspection while others carry a lighter, more ironic touch — reflecting each director’s individual approach to the shared material about human relationships.
How long is Dialogue 20-40-60?
Dialogue 20-40-60 has a runtime of 78 minutes, or 1 hour and 18 minutes. The film is divided into three segments of roughly equal length, each directed by a different filmmaker and featuring a separate cast while sharing the same core dramatic dialogue.
Is Dialogue 20-40-60 an anthology film?
Yes. Dialogue 20-40-60 is a structured anthology experiment in which three directors — Skolimowski, Solan, and Brynych — each filmed the same dialogue between a man and a woman, set in different life stages. The result is a rare comparative study of love and partnership across generations.
What language is Dialogue 20-40-60 in?
Dialogue 20-40-60 is primarily in Slovak, reflecting its production by Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava in Czechoslovakia. The film was released in 1968 and represents a significant moment in Central European cinema during the culturally fertile late 1960s.
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