Sůl nad zlato
Directed by:
Martin Hollý ml.Screenplay:
Peter KováčikCinematography:
Dodo ŠimončičComposer:
Karel SvobodaCast:
Karol Machata, Libuše Šafránková, Gábor Nagy, Jozef Kroner, Zuzana Kocúriková, Ľubomír Paulovič, Juraj Kukura, Ladislav Chudík, Viera Strnisková (more)Plots(1)
A fairy-tale about the power of love. The old king Pravoslav feels it is time to entrust the rule over his kingdom to one of his three daughters - the one that loves him the most. The youngest, Maruška, fails her father’s expectations about proving how deep her love for him is. He misunderstands her and she is made to leave the castle. She faces many dangers on the way to her loved one, the Salt Prince. (official distributor synopsis)
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I have to admit that I missed out on watching this fairy tale for a very long time and even now, when I finally saw it, it didn't grow on me. I think it's because the Jan Werich version is so close to me and is more humorous, and that I've gotten so used to it that I didn't like this almost depressing version as much. With that said, this film has something going for it and the fairy tale is different.
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While Once Upon a Time, There Was a King... treats the fairy tale theme with a good dose of humour and wit, Salt & Gold sticks exclusively to the fairy tale atmosphere and has a gloomy and even cold 1980s look. I liked the scenes from the Salt Kingdom and I praise the fact that, as in Three Wishes for Cinderella, the character played by Libuše Šafránková is not dependent on the prince (who is basically only a number) and acts very much on her own. Of the supporting characters, I was most impressed by the fool with his sober outlook. Despite its aloofness, Salt & Gold is worth watching.
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