Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)
Original title: Valerie a týden divů
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders is a 1970 Czech-language fantasy movie directed by Jaromil Jireš, with a running time of 1h 13m. It stars Jaroslava Schallerová, Helena Anýžová and Petr Kopřiva.
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.
Quick answers
What is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders about?
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.
When was Valerie and Her Week of Wonders released?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders was released on 16 October 1970.
How long is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders runs 1h 13m.
Who made Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
Where can I watch Valerie and Her Week of Wonders?
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders is available on Criterion Channel, Cultpix, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
Stream: Criterion Channel, Cultpix
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jaroslava Schallerová as Valerie
- Helena Anýžová as Grandmother / Elsa / Mother / Redhead
- Petr Kopřiva as Orlík
- 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 as Landlord
- Martin Wielgus as Tchoř-Father
- Jiřina Machalická as Flower Girl
- Michaela Klocová as Handmaid