Křišťálová noc

Today, this TV play is valued more for its cast, as most of the acting legends of that time are either no longer with us or retired. However, back then, it was considered one of the dramatic peaks of theatrical production at the time. It portrays a day in the life of a family clan dominated by the strong-willed Marie Vášová, offering a glimpse into the conflicts among the members of a dysfunctional family, where hatred, envy, and bitterness accumulate. Václav Voska plays a self-centered literary author in a creative crisis, while Vladimír Šmeral portrays a somewhat weak husband who defers decision-making to his more determined partner. Overall impression: 75%. (27.10.2010)