Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)

Name: Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1970
Duration: 73 min
Cast: Jaroslava Schallerová, Helena Anýžová, Petr Kop?iva, Ji?í Prýmek, Jan Klusák

1h 13m Czechoslovakia

Fantasy Adventure Drama

Plot

Valerie, a young girl in Czechoslovakia, navigates the complexities of adolescence under her grandmother's care. When she discovers a pair of enchanted earrings, her perception shifts dramatically, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. As Valerie grapples with her burgeoning sexuality, she encounters a series of enigmatic figures, including the lascivious priest Gracian, a mysterious stranger reminiscent of a vampire, and other fantastical carnival characters. Each encounter forces her to confront her desires and the darker aspects of her newfound awareness, making her journey both enchanting and unsettling.

Cast

Jaroslava Schallerová Helena Anýžová Petr Kop?iva Ji?í Prýmek Jan Klusák Libuše Komancová Karel Engel Alena Stojáková Otto Hradecký Martin Wielgus Ji?ina Machalická Michaela Klocová Zdenka Ková?ová Bed?iška Chalupská Robert Nezval