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Release Year1990
Runtime—
LanguageCzech
CertificationNR
GenresFamily
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DirectorIvo Novák
WritersVladimír Kalina
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDědeček je lepší než pes
About Dědeček je lepší než pes
When little Jirka Novák and his classmate Zdeněk's family take part in a merry Santa Claus journey through the city, he has no idea how important a change in his life this evening will bring. The story of a ten-year-old boy who unexpectedly discovers his grandfather, with whom his parents had separated forever years ago, sensitively tells of the loneliness from which little Jirka finds a way out and manages to bring his grandfather back to the family.
Directed by Ivo Novák, Dědeček je lepší než pes leans on a strong ensemble — Jan Kalous, Jan Hrušínský, Jana Krausová — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 1990.
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