Štvorylka (1956)
A sharp and playful Slovak comedy skewering bourgeois pretensions on the eve of the First World War.
Štvorylka - Movie Information
- Original Title: Štvorylka
- Release Year: 1956
- Directed by: Karol Krška, Jozef Medveď
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, History
- Runtime: 1h 24m
- Original Language: Slovak
- Spoken Languages: Slovak
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 6, 1956 (XC)
- Production Companies: Štúdio umeleckého filmu Bratislava
- Production Countries: Czechoslovakia
Štvorylka - Plot
A comedy film taking an ironic view of the bourgeois period prior to the First World War.
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Štvorylka - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Karol Krška
- Jozef Medveď
Main Cast
- Viliam Záborský
- František Dibarbora
- Vladimír Zimmer
- Lea Juríčková
- Eva Krížiková
- Erika Bauerová
- Jozef Kroner
- Hana Grissová
- František Krištof-Veselý
- Otto Lackovič
Writers
- Maximilián Nitra
- Jiří Krejčík
Štvorylka - FAQs
What is Štvorylka about?
Štvorylka is a Slovak comedy that takes a witty, ironic look at the bourgeois social world of the era just before World War I. Through sharp humor and memorable characters, it pokes fun at the pretensions and contradictions of upper-middle-class life in early 20th-century Central Europe.
When was Štvorylka released?
Štvorylka was released on January 6, 1956, in Czechoslovakia. It stands as a notable example of Slovak comedy filmmaking from the mid-1950s, produced at Štúdio umeleckého filmu Bratislava during a vibrant period for Czechoslovak cinema.
Who directed Štvorylka?
Štvorylka was co-directed by Karol Krška and Jozef Medveď. Karol Krška also served as the film's cinematographer, bringing a distinctive visual sensibility to this satirical comedy set in the pre-World War I bourgeois milieu.
Who are the main actors in Štvorylka?
The cast features Viliam Záborský as Zoltán Lálik, František Dibarbora as Branecký, Vladimír Zimmer as Dr. Ráznik, Lea Juríčková as Málika Láliková, Jozef Kroner as Sásik, Erika Bauerová as Olinka Láliková, and Hana Grissová as Adela Sásiková, among others.
What genre is Štvorylka?
Štvorylka blends Comedy and History into a lively satirical package. It uses the comedic lens to examine a specific historical moment — the bourgeois society of the 1910s — making it both an entertaining watch and a pointed social commentary on the era.
How long is Štvorylka?
Štvorylka runs for 84 minutes — just over an hour and a half. It's a compact, well-paced comedy that delivers its satirical take on pre-WWI bourgeois life without overstaying its welcome, making it an easy and enjoyable sit for fans of classic European cinema.
What language is Štvorylka in?
Štvorylka is a Slovak-language film, produced in Czechoslovakia. It was made at Štúdio umeleckého filmu Bratislava, the main Slovak film production studio of the era, and represents an important piece of Slovak-language cinematic heritage from the 1950s.
What are similar movies to Štvorylka?
If you enjoy Štvorylka, you might also like City Lights (1931), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), Joyeux Noel (2005), Testament of Youth (2015), Gallipoli (1981), or Return of the Hero (2018) — all films that share its period setting, satirical wit, or comedic warmth.
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