Shades of Fern
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Based on the only extensive prose work by the surrealist painter Josef Capek, Shades of Fern most resembles the philosophical fairy tales and fables of Josef’s older brother, the legendary Czech novelist and playwright Karel Capek. Two young poachers, more boys than men, kill a gamekeeper when they are caught illegally hunting. Panicked, they retreat into a forest that grows steadily more forbidding and deadly as their fear for the future—and guilt over their action—mounts. Loosely based on hundreds of oral folk tales and legends that haunt the woods of Czechoslovakia, Vlácil’s contemporary updating artistically underscores the relationship between man and nature, crime and punishment, isolation and society, and guilt and memory.
Cast
Marek Probosz
as Ruda Aksamit
Zbigniew Suszyński
as Vašek Kala
Miroslav Macháček
as Keeper / Vagabond / Beggar
František Peterka
as Father Aksamit
Vladimír Hlavatý
as Čepelka
Milada Ježková
as Čepelková
Josef Patočka
as Elsner
Oldřich Velen
as Police Officer
Jaroslav Tomsa
as Policeman
Marta Vančurová
as Rousová
Emma Černá
as Keeper's Wife
Jana Švandová
as
Jiří Schmitzer
as
Zdeňka Sajfertová
as
Petr Skarke
as Marjánka
Vítězslav Jandák
as Policeman
Arnošt Böhm
as
Josef Pechanec
as
Frantisek Stupka
as
Jaroslav Špáňa
as
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About Shades of Fern
Based on the only extensive prose work by the surrealist painter Josef Capek, Shades of Fern most resembles the philosophical fairy tales and fables of Josef’s older brother, the legendary Czech novelist and playwright Karel Capek. Two young poachers, more boys than men, kill a gamekeeper when they are caught illegally hunting. Panicked, they retreat into a forest that grows steadily more forbidding and deadly as their fear for the future—and guilt over their action—mounts. Loosely based on hundreds of oral folk tales and legends that haunt the woods of Czechoslovakia, Vlácil’s contemporary updating artistically underscores the relationship between man and nature, crime and punishment, isolation and society, and guilt and memory. Running 90 minutes.
Shades of Fern Cast and Characters
The cast features Marek Probosz (as Ruda Aksamit), Zbigniew Suszyński (as Vašek Kala), Miroslav Macháček (as Keeper / Vagabond / Beggar), František Peterka (as Father Aksamit), and Vladimír Hlavatý (as Čepelka). Their performances are a major reason Shades of Fern has built such a passionate audience.
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Shades of Fern flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy CS storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Shades of Fern online for free?
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How long is Shades of Fern?
Shades of Fern runs for 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).
Is Shades of Fern good? What's the rating?
Shades of Fern holds a 4.8/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Shades of Fern?
The main cast includes Marek Probosz, Zbigniew Suszyński, Miroslav Macháček, and František Peterka, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Shades of Fern available in CS?
Yes — Shades of Fern was originally produced in CS and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Shades of Fern released?
Shades of Fern was released in 1986.
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What is Shades of Fern about?
Shades of Fern is a Drama/Crime film. Based on the only extensive prose work by the surrealist painter Josef Capek, Shades of Fern most resembles the philosophical fairy tales and fables of Josef’s older brother, the legendary Czech novelist and playwright Karel Capek. Two young poachers, more boys than men, kill a gamekeeper when they are caught illegally hunting. Panicked, they retreat into a forest that grows steadily more forbidding and deadly as their fear for the future—and guilt over their action—mounts. Loosely based on hundreds of oral folk tales and legends that haunt the woods of Czechoslovakia, Vlácil’s contemporary updating artistically underscores the relationship between man and nature, crime and punishment, isolation and society, and guilt and memory.
When was Shades of Fern released?
Shades of Fern was released on January 1, 1986. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. The film was produced by Filmové studio Barrandov.
Who stars in Shades of Fern?
Shades of Fern stars Marek Probosz, Zbigniew Suszyński, Miroslav Macháček and František Peterka. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Shades of Fern available in HD?
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