Elective Affinities(1968)
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Elective Affinities Synopsis
Documentary showing the Czechoslovakian political landscape in March 1968, when president Antonin Novotny, a hardline Stalinist, stepped down and moderate communist Ludvik Svoboda was elected. Five months later, in August 68, the Prague Spring would end with the military intervention of the Warsaw Pact.
Elective Affinities (1968) is a documentary film directed by Karel Vachek, released on November 8, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Ludvík Svoboda, Oldřich Černík, Alexander Dubček and Antonín Novotný. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Karel Vachek
- Writers:
- Karel Vachek, Karel Vachek
- Cinematographer:
- Jozef Ort-Šnep
- Production:
- Krátký film Praha – Studio dokumentárních filmů
- Status:
- Released
Elective Affinities Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ludvík Svoboda
as Self
- Oldřich Černík
Oldřich Černík
as Self
Alexander Dubček
as Self
Antonín Novotný
as Self
- Josef Smrkovský
Josef Smrkovský
as Self
- Ota Šik
Ota Šik
as Self
- Jan Procházka
Jan Procházka
as Self
- Josef Špaček
Josef Špaček
as Self
Gustáv Husák
as Self
- Marie Švermová
Marie Švermová
as Self
- Miroslav Galuška
Miroslav Galuška
as Self
- Karel Kosík
Karel Kosík
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Karel Vachek, written by Karel Vachek and Karel Vachek.
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Elective Affinities Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Elective Affinities – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elective Affinities online?
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Elective Affinities (1968) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elective Affinities?
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The main cast of Elective Affinities (1968) includes Ludvík Svoboda, Oldřich Černík, Alexander Dubček, Antonín Novotný and Josef Smrkovský. The film was directed by Karel Vachek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elective Affinities released?
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Elective Affinities was released on November 8, 1968 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Elective Affinities worth watching?
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Elective Affinities (1968) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.