Death of a Cyclist
Muerte de un ciclista / J. A. Bardem / Italy, Spain 1955 / 85 min. / DCP
The drama about a beautiful young wife of a wealthy industrialist who accidentally hits a cyclist offers a critical portrayal of Franco’s Spain. Juan Antonio Bardem won the FIPRESCI Award at the Cannes Film Festival for his depiction of the morality and selfishness of the privileged classes.
Screenings
We 29/07/2026
12:00 - 13:35
Hvězda Cinema
Director: J. A. Bardem / Italy, Spain 1955 / 85 + 10 min. / DCP / english, spanish / electronic czech subtitles, english subtitles
Introduction: Milja Mikkola
Introduction: Milja Mikkola
Additional info
Directed by:
J. A. Bardem
Screenplay:
J. A. Bardem
Photography:
Alfredo Fraile
Music:
Isidro B. Maiztegui
Cast:
Lucia Bosèová (María José de Castro), Alberto Closas (Juan Fernández), Bruna Corràová (studentka Matilde), Carlos Casaravilla (Rafael „Rafa“ Sandoval), Otello Toso (Miguel Castro), Alicia Romayová (Carmina, Juanova sestra), Julia Delgado Carová (Doña Maria, Juanova matka), Mercedes Albertová (Cristina)
Awards:
MFF Cannes 1955 – cena FIPRESCI
