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Adelheid

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1970 | 104 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at music lovers and history and war-film fans. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Liked Gone with the Wind or The Way We Were? This is a good next one. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

In the aftermath of World War II, a soldier takes charge of a manor formerly owned by a German family and falls in love with the daughter, now a maid. Their relationship forces him to confront the tension between his love and his conscience.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by František Vláčil

  • Petr ČepekViktor Chotovický
  • Emma ČernáAdelheid Heidenmannová
  • Jan VostrčilSergeant Hejna
  • Pavel LandovskýGuardsman Jindra
  • Jana KrupičkováGirl
  • Lubomír TlalkaGuardsman Karel
  • Miloš Willig
  • Karel HáblGuardian
  • Zdeněk MátlHansgeorg Heidenmann
  • Alžběta Frejková