Romeo, Juliet and Darkness(1998)

Romeo, Juliet and Darkness Synopsis

The new television adaptation of Jan Otčenášek's famous novella of the same name tells the story of the love between a teenage boy and a Jewish girl in the midst of war during the Heydrich terror. Ester seeks refuge, which Vojta provides her with, knowing the risk to his life. From this moment on, the situation of the protagonists of the story becomes a kind of existential island where fundamental human values—love, death, loyalty, and betrayal—are tested. This experience marks the main character of the story for life. This intimate drama, directed by Karel Smyczek with remarkable artistic means, is effective in its urgency and has timeless validity. The screenplay is the work of experienced author Petr Zikmund.

Romeo, Juliet and Darkness (1998) is a drama and romance film directed by Karel Smyczek, released on May 6, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Tomás Masopust, Barbora Seidlová, Stanislav Zindulka and Emma Černá.