THE WIDOWHOOD OF KAROLINA ŽAŠLER

Drama

Directed by: Matjaž Klopčič

Duration: 1 h 46 min

Format: Digitalno

Code: 430756

EAN: 3838898430756

The film is now available online in a digitized and restored version, in the pristine quality seen by viewers at the premiere in 1976.

A drama about the tragic fate of a woman in a rural-industrial setting, shot in 1976. While Klopčič's film Blossoms in Autumn is a loving tribute to the Slovenian countryside, its vigorous authenticity and heartfelt strength, his film The Widowhood of Karolina Žašler with Milena Zupančič and Polde Bibič (again in the lead roles) portrays this setting in exactly the opposite way: as a litter of universal narrow-mindedness, moral corruption and thoughtless egoism (Dr. Peter Stanković, film historian).

SYNOPSIS

A fateful erotic relationship between Mr. Žašler's wife Karolina and an unknown young man triggers off a flood of condemnation amongst the villagers. Karolina is pronounced an "easy" woman and Mr. Žašler an incompetent. The situation becomes impossible to bear in the close atmosphere of the small village. Mr. Žašler commits suicide and Karolina looks desperately for a new companion. A passionate nature, desire and a yearning for warmth and familiarity drive Karolina from one man to another, but sooner or later all her lovers leave her alone and helpless. The situation becomes increasingly unbearable ...

ABOUT THE FILM

In the film The Widowhood of Karolina Žašler starr Milena Zupančič (Karolina Žašler), Miranda Caharija (Korl's wife), Marjeta Gregorač (Anica), Polde Bibič (Žašler), Milena Muhič (Filomena), Anton Petje (Korl), Zlatko Šugman (Prunk) and Dare Ulaga (Gabriel). The screenplay was written by Tone Partljič, the film is directed by Matjaž Klopčič, the director of photography is Tomislav Pinter, the editor is Darinka Peršin, the set designer is Niko Matul, the costume designer is Alenka Bartl Prevoršek and the make-up artist is Berta Meglič.

Film is available to watch and stream online i.e to rent for 48 hours or 14 days.