The Valley of the Bees (1968)
Original title: Údolí včel
The Valley of the Bees is a 1968 Czech-language drama movie directed by František Vláčil, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Petr Čepek, Jan Kačer and Zdeněk Kryzánek.
Cast out by his father, young Ondrej joins the Order of the Teutonic Knights, where he is raised by strict monk Armin. After years of hardship, Ondrej escapes from the Order when he is wrongly punished, and sets out for his former home. Arriving to discover his father to be dead, Ondrej now not only assumes control of his father's properties, but seeks to marry his former stepmother.
Quick answers
What is The Valley of the Bees about?
Cast out by his father, young Ondrej joins the Order of the Teutonic Knights, where he is raised by strict monk Armin. After years of hardship, Ondrej escapes from the Order when he is wrongly punished, and sets out for his former home. Arriving to discover his father to be dead, Ondrej now not only assumes control of his father's properties, but seeks to marry his former stepmother.
When was The Valley of the Bees released?
The Valley of the Bees was released on 17 May 1968.
How long is The Valley of the Bees?
The Valley of the Bees runs 1h 41m.
Who made The Valley of the Bees?
The Valley of the Bees was directed by František Vláčil.
Where can I watch The Valley of the Bees?
The Valley of the Bees is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch The Valley of the Bees
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Petr Čepek as Ondřej z Vlkova
- Jan Kačer as Armin von Heide
- Zdeněk Kryzánek as pán z Vlkova
- Věra Galatíková as Lenora
- Miroslav Macháček as Brown Friar
- Josef Somr as Rotgier
- Václav Kotva as Farmer
- Josef Kotapiš as Old Collier
- Petr Sedlák as Young Collier
- Jana Hlaváčková as Blind girl
- František Kovářík as Shepherd
- Antonín Pražák as Old Hunter