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Release Year1921
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Horror
Votes9
DirectorJan S. Kolár
WritersKarel Hloucha, Jan S. Kolár
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Arrival from the Darkness
About The Arrival from the Darkness
One of the first Czechoslovak films to be shown abroad--a fantasy horror, filmed on the fully furnished premises of the Berlin film studio Am Zoo. The central role is portrayed by the “arrivee from darkness”, Ješek, who is awakened from a deathly sleep. The film represents unusual sparks of creative efforts and the ambitions of creative community around the director Jan S. Kolár, who was inspired by international trends and techniques.
Directed by Jan S. Kolár, The Arrival from the Darkness leans on a strong ensemble — Theodor Pištěk, Anny Ondra, Josef Šváb-Malostranský — 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 fantasy titles of 1921.
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