The Idealist (1976)
The Idealist (1976)
The movie based upon the classical Slovene novel Martin Kačur, depicts the clash between the teacher Martin Kačur and his conservative environment. Due to his progressive ideas, he is transferred to a small town. The village environment is even more depressing than his former surroundings were, as the influence of both the secular and the Church authorities is even greater in the country. Even though Martin meets Tončka and the two of them get married, he gradually becomes a disillusioned and embittered man. In time, when society's strictures become somewhat milder, Martin is transferred to a more friendly environment, but all the injustices he has experienced have already bitten too deep. Unlike his wife, Martin finds it very difficult to accept changes. When his son dies, it seems as though he has lost all his elan and the will to live. Will he be able to go on bringing the light of knowledge to the ignorant masses, or will his ideals be buried forever like a man in a snowdrift?

User rating:


Cast

Radko Polič Radko Polič As: Martin Kačur
Milena Zupančič Milena Zupančič As: Tončka
Dare Ulaga Dare Ulaga As: Ferjan
Stevo Žigon Stevo Žigon As: Priest from Zapolje
Arnold Tovornik Arnold Tovornik As: Priest from Blatni Dol
See More

Storyline

The movie based upon the classical Slovene novel Martin Kačur, depicts the clash between the teacher Martin Kačur and his conservative environment. Due to his progressive ideas, he is transferred to a small town. The village environment is even more depressing than his former surroundings were, as the influence of both the secular and the Church authorities is even greater in the country. Even though Martin meets Tončka and the two of them get married, he gradually becomes a disillusioned and embittered man. In time, when society's strictures become somewhat milder, Martin is transferred to a more friendly environment, but all the injustices he has experienced have already bitten too deep. Unlike his wife, Martin finds it very difficult to accept changes. When his son dies, it seems as though he has lost all his elan and the will to live. Will he be able to go on bringing the light of knowledge to the ignorant masses, or will his ideals be buried forever like a man in a snowdrift?


Tagline:
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Drama

Language: Slovenščina

Release Date: 14 April 1976

Country: YU

Runtime: 117m

Company Credits

Company: Viba film

External Links

Cast

Directed By

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Not currently known.

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Alenka Bartl

Alenka Bartl

Costume Design

Sound

Bojan Adamič

Bojan Adamič

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Mile de Gleria

Mile de Gleria

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Mirko Lipužič

Mirko Lipužič

Production Design

Other Crew

Not currently known.

Reviews & Recommendations


Video Gallery

Coming Soon...

Photo Gallery

Coming Soon...

If you like The Idealist, check these movies out...