Poslední motýl

Jan 1 1991 PG-13 1h 58m
Drama, War

Stage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.

Plot

Stage mime Antoine Moreau (Sir Tom Courtenay) is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.

Written by

Ota Hofman, Michael Jacot, Karel Kachyna

Directed by

Karel Kachyna

Cast

Tom Courtenay, Brigitte Fossey, Ingrid Held

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, France, Czechoslovakia

Production Companies

Atlantique Productions, Filmové studio Barrandov, HTV International Ltd.

Languages

Ceský

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
331
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA