Summaries

The opera lady singer Ema Destinnová (Bozidara Turzonovová) is in all her splendor at the American stages. But in Europe there rages war and she decides to return home to Bohemia. As an enthusiastic patriot she takes over a small cape on the back of which is a coding chart designated for the anti-Austrian revolt. Ema crosses the border and everywhere is welcomed by enthusiastic crowds. However, it is a denunciation that results in her detaining and her property is sub-missioned to the examination.—NFA.cz

Details

Keywords
  • singer
  • piano
  • photography
  • opera
  • reference to don giovanni the opera
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Nov 30, 1979
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin Czechoslovakia
Language Czech
Production companies Filmové studio Barrandov Goldmine Films International Film Exchange (IFEX)

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Runtime 1h 50m
Sound mix Mono
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