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Kolya [DVD] [1996]

DVD ~ Zdenek Sverak

5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Actors: Zdenek Sverak, Andrei Chalimon, Libuse Safrankova, Ondrej Vetchy
Directors: Jan Sverak
Format: PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: 12
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
DVD Release Date: 7 Mar 2005
Run Time: 101 minutes

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

ASIN: B0002ISG9M
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,205 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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- Czech Audio with English Subtitles

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When a financially strapped former symphony cellist, now making a meagre living by playing at funerals, gets pressured into a paper marriage with a friend's single-mother niece, his roving-eye bachelor life is turned upside-down. The beautiful young woman immediately abandons her new husband and her five-year-old son, and the unlikely duo struggles to adjust to their new lives in Prague on the eve of 1989's Velvet Revolution. Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. Academy Award: Best Foreign Language Film.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kolja, 21 Dec 2005

By	Mariana Nowak - See all my reviews

Buy it. You will see how we have lived before. It's one of the best movies i've ever seen. Some of the jokes might stay a secret for foreigner but still.. you'll like it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 20 Jun 2005

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The film tells the story of a Czech musician who is forced to accept a five year old Russian boy after a marriage of convenience proves to be highly inconvenient. The film has a political backdrop but this runs discreetly parallel with the story, without being allowed to dominate. This is a very moving film. It's very much based on emotions, although it is never soppy. At no point was I bored and the only small incredulity was the speed with which the child learns Czech. The acting superb and the story simple but effective. I'd highly recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting, humorous and poignant. An absolute treat - so indulge yourself! , 24 May 2006

By	B. Grime "bjg5000" (Lancashire) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

`Kolya' is a refreshing, warm and thoughtful film guaranteed to entertain throughout. It's as capable of making you cry just as easily as it will have you laughing out loud at its many humorous moments - and that's not a bad combination for any movie to have! Louka (Zdenek Sverak) is 55 and leads a carefree life in Soviet occupied Czechoslovakia. He enjoys his fair share of socialising and womanising. He can to indulge in his other love - music - due to being a concert cellist. But an unexpected series of events cause his life to change dramatically leaving him exposed to deal with many new emotions he has carefully managed to avoid. After losing his place in the prestigious state orchestra Louka falls heavily in debt. Barely making ends meet playing weddings and funerals a friend suggests marrying a Russian woman in a marriage of convenience. She will get her residence papers and he will get a cash sum. Reluctantly the confirmed bachelor goes ahead with the scam - after all what could possibly go wrong? He soon finds out which is when this gem of a film really takes off...

Louka's new bride promptly runs away to the West leaving her 5 year old son Kolya with her grandmother. Unfortunately when the old lady dies Kolya has only one next of kin he can turn to - his new `stepfather' Louka. It would be easy for the film to slip into the obvious formula of two mismatched people forced to live together only to find that they like each other. `Kolya' manages to liven this much worn formula by avoiding overly predictable cliches, having an excellent script and a superb cast that are believable. We are left with a truly unusual and magical relationship that is strained, realistic, hilarious and emotional - the fact that neither can speak the other's language adds much spice to their difficult situation. Director (Jan Sverak) allows the grumpy, stubborn old man and the innocent young boy (superbly played by Andrej Chalimon) to develop their characters and their bond in a way that completely captures our attention...and hearts. This wonderful piece of cinema deservedly won an Oscar for `Best Foreign Language Film' and scooped many other awards Worldwide.

I was hooked by this treasure of a film and loved every special moment it provides - and there are many. A big thumbs up from me and thoroughly recommended - you wont be disappointed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Almost a perfect little story, had me gripped, lots of intelligent scenes, good cinematography, and bits of humour. Now one of my favourites.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kolya
A true award winner from one of the Greats of Czech cinema. Works on many levels.
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Published 3 months ago by Mr. W. A. Nuttall

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kolya
An excellent film - funny, heartwarming and at times poignant, also providing some excellent insights into life in communist Czechoslovakia.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-warming and heart-breaking in equal measure.
A beautiful film which takes its time and trusts in its hugely likeable characters. The incredibly affecting relationship between Louka and Kolya is allowed to grow organically... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best recent Czech movies
I am Czech, quite patriotic but not uncritical. I am convinced that you will enjoy this movie as well as I do whenever I see it. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars charming, funny film
This is a lovely film. Czech filmmakers have a skill in mixing slightly off-beat humour with charm and pathos, and that's what you get here. Read more

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