A Matter of Life and Death
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger / United Kingdom 1946 / 105 min. / DCP
A young Royal Air Force pilot, who is in love with an American radio operator, bails out
of a burning bomber without his parachute. He cheats death and has to defend his right
to life and love before the court of heaven. This visually exquisite fantasy romance
touches on the complexities of Anglo-American post-war relations.
Screenings
Su 27/07/2025
11:15 - 13:10
Theatre of Moravian Slovakia
Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger / United Kingdom 1946 / 105 + 10 min. / DCP / english / electronic czech subtitles
Introduction: Iva Hejlíčková
Introduction: Iva Hejlíčková
Th 31/07/2025
9:00 - 10:55
Sports Hall
Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger / United Kingdom 1946 / 105 + 10 min. / DCP / english / electronic czech subtitles
Introduction: Iva Hejlíčková
Introduction: Iva Hejlíčková
Additional info
Directed by:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Screenplay:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Photography:
Jack Cardiff
Music:
Allan Gray
Cast:
David Niven (Peter Carter), Kim Hunterová (June), Roger Livesey (dr. Frank Reeves),Raymond Massey (Abraham Farlan), Marius Goring (průvodce č. 71), Kathleen Byronová(andělská důstojnice), Abraham Sofaer (soudce/chirurg), Richard Attenborough (anglický pilot)