Catalogue of Czech Television Programmes
Television film based on the famous novel by Miloš Urban, with elements of suspense and mysticism. The story takes place against the background of the fascinating architecture of Jan Blažej Santini, renowned for a unique combination of the Baroque and Gothic styles. During his routine work, Martin Urmann, employee of an advertising agency, discovers a series of cryptic messages inscribed by the architect into his structures, and sets out to decipher them. His way is lined with mysterious murders which are obviously connected with his search. The fascinating power of the world into which he is gradually descending makes it impossible for him to give up his intention. He has to reach the end, where he anticipates a revelation which will totally change his entrenched view of the world.
HD | 89´ | © 2011
director(s): Jiří Strach
producer(s): Czech Television
scriptwriter(s): Tomáš Končinský, Miloš Urban
director of photography: Martin Šec
cast: David Švehlík, Marek Taclík, Monika Timková, Martin Stropnický, Viktor Preiss, Lucie Molnárová, Petra Molnárová, Robert Jašków and others
rights available: TV, Video, Internet
original language: Czech
subtitles available: English