Fresh
Worth a look for anyone in the mood for a story about an old man who lives by Dylan Thomas' advice about not going gently into the night.
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
Autumn Spring
2001 · 1h 35m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Family
Directed by
Vladimír Michálek
Overview
A bittersweet comedy starring the great Vlastimil Brodský as Fanda, an old man who refuses to grow up. Despite pleas from his exasperated wife who wants him to make serious decisions about the future, Fanda ignores the nagging and spends his days seeking amusement and adventure.
Director and cast
- Vladimír Michálek Director
- Vlastimil Brodský as Frantisek Hána
- Stella Zázvorková as Emílie Hánová
- Stanislav Zindulka as Eduard
- Ondřej Vetchý as Jára Hána
- Jiří Lábus as Estate agent
- Petra Špalková as Králová
- Zita Kabátová as Maruska Grulichová
- Kateřina Pindejová as Judge
- Lubomír Kostelka as Vondrácek
- Juraj Johanides as Dr. Rysavý
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
97%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A gentle story of love and kindness.
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Fresh
Director Vladimir Michalek and writer Jiri Hubac deftly suggest the pathos of old age while avoiding the saccharine and the morbid.
Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
A bittersweet charmer.
Jane Sumner, Dallas Morning News
Fresh
A fantastic vehicle for three seasoned actors given the chance to play juicy roles at this stage of their lives.
Marta Barber, Miami Herald
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