The Prime of Life

Overview

Juraj, a Slovak artist living in Prague, takes stock in his life, realizing that his days pass without purpose. He lives a carefree life. But now he has to choose between two women, between the city and the country, and between creative work and craftsmanship. He has a passion for art but he also has to make a living. Through his relationships with close people, he grows aware of his position and this knowledge helps him to live a more fulfilling and better life.

Directed by Juraj Jakubisko

Top cast

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Jiří Sýkora

Juraj

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Jana Stehnová

Jana

Vlado Müller

Andrej

Miriam Kantorková

Marta Zacházelová

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Mária Sýkorová

Baby

Viktor Blaho

Juraj's father

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Zdeněk Týle

Pelnár

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Jiří Stehno

Chaplain

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Robert Krásný

Marcel

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Milada Peškeová

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Bohumil Pitter

Zuzana Martinková

Václav Wasserman

Milan Sandhaus

Iva Janžurová

Jana (voice)

Jiří Papež

Chaplain (voice)

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Ľ. Barák

Marcel (voice)

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