1958 · Drama, War
A Czechoslovak battalion, led by Captain Hloušek, conquers a Slovak mountain village two days before Christmas Eve 1944. Christmas and classical music is heard from nearby German positions. The soldiers get permission from their commanders to celebrate Christmas.
Director: Karel Kachyňa
Writers: Jiří Beneš, Karel Kachyňa, František A. Dvořák
Music by: Miloš Vacek
Cinematography: Josef Illík
Editor: Jan Chaloupek