The Bells Toll for the Barefooted

The Bells Toll for the Barefooted 1965 Directed by Stanislav Barabáš Zvony pre bosých

A dramatic story from the end of WW II and a remarkable contemplation of the value of true friendship, meaning and purpose oflife or the possibility to be humane even in inhuma ne conditions. In a frosty mountain setting a cruel struggle for life takes place. After a fight, two partisans return to their brigade carrying along a young German soldier as a captive. But suddenly, amidst the hopelessness of barren mountains. all protagonists find themselves in a liminal existential situation.

Country Czechoslovakia

Production Country Czechoslovakia

Language Slovak

Spoken Languages German , Slovak

Gneres Drama , War

Production Company Československý film Bratislava

Release Date 4 September 1965

96 mins