3 Seasons in Hell explained

3 Seasons in Hell
Producer:Monika Kristlová
Jasmin Torbati
Starring:Kryštof Hádek
Karolina Gruszka
Jan Kraus
Martin Huba
Ľuboš Kostelný
Táňa Pauhofová
Miroslav Krobot
Matěj Ruppert
Cinematography:Karl Oskarsson
Runtime:110 minutes
Country:Czech Republic
Language:Czech

3 Seasons in Hell (Czech: 3 sezóny v pekle) is a 2009 Czech film directed by Tomáš Mašín. Set during the Soviet Union's takeover of Czechoslovakia in 1948, it is based on memoirs by Egon Bondy.[1]

Response

Ray Bennett praised the performances of Krystof Hadek and Karolina Gruszka, saying that although initially shallow and inconsequential the viewer came to feel deeply involved in them.[1] Variety praised the cinematography and production design while finding the lead character annoying and unsympathetic.[2] What Culture found it balanced and interesting despite flaws, giving it 3/5.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bennett. Ray. 3 Seasons in Hell -- Film Review. The Hollywood Reporter. 23 June 2014.
  2. Web site: 3 Seasons in Hell. Variety. 23 June 2014.
  3. Web site: Munro. Shaun. 3 SEASONS IN HELL Review; An interesting if flawed look at post-war friction.. What Culture. 23 June 2014.