Magical River

Magical River (1946)

Řeka čaruje

Leopold Kohák married a rich widow a long time ago and now has nothing to do compared to his energetic wife. He's growing old and troubled by the fact that he betrayed his first love Emča and his beloved river Sázava where he spent his childhood and youth. A visit from an old friend Lebeda brings it all back to him. After a nervous breakdown Leopold secretly visits his home instead of going to the spa. A wandering tramp suggest Leopold should bathe in the magical waters of the Sázava, and slowly his youth returns to him.

Date of release
1946-01-25
TMDB
7.8 / 10 (5)
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy
Director
Václav Krška

Casting

Interesting facts

The River Is Performing Magic is a 1945 Czechoslovak comedy film directed by Václav Krška.

Production

Film was shot at Český Šternberk Castle, Lipnice nad Sázavou, Písek, Těšnov train station in Prague, Divoká Šárka, Rataje nad Sázavou, Světlá nad Sázavou quarry, Zvíkov Castle, Havlíčkův Brod, Zruč nad Sázavou, Jílové u Prahy, Ledeč nad Sázavou and Stříbrná Skalice.

Filming started in 1944 during Nazi occupation produced by German-run Nationalfilm. After the liberation in 1945 the movie was finished by Československá filmová společnost. Actress Anna Steimarová was replaced by Marie Ježková.

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