Fresh
There is no clearly-defined story; the film's logic is that of the subconscious, its images those of the Gothic fairytale and the psychiatrist's couch, and its overall effect is stunning.
John Collis, Time Out
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
A journey into womanhood...
1970 · 1h 13m · Not Rated
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Directed by
Jaromil Jireš
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Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
Overview
Valerie, a Czechoslovakian teenager living with her grandmother, is blossoming into womanhood, but that transformation proves secondary to the effects she experiences when she puts on a pair of magic earrings. Now seeing the world around her in a different light, Valerie must endure her sexual awakening while attempting to discern reality from fantasy as she encounters lecherous priest Gracian, a vampire-like stranger and otherworldly carnival folk.
Director and cast
- Jaromil Jireš Director
- Jaroslava Schallerová as Valerie
- Helena Anýžová as Babicka / Elsa / Matka / Rusovláska
- Petr Kopřiva as Orlik
- Jiří Prýmek as Tchoř-Constable
- Jan Klusák as Gracián
- Libuše Komancová as Handmaid in Training
- Karel Engel as Coachman Ondřej
- Alena Stojáková as Hedvika
- Otto Hradecký Cast
- Martin Wielgus Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
81%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A born director like Mr. Jires can be forgiven a lopsided beauty that still commands full attention.
Howard Thompson, New York Times
Fresh
If you aren't too anxious about decoding what all this means, you're likely to be entranced.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
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