Magician (1988) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1988 · 87 mins · Czech

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Directed by

František Vláčil

Starring

Martin Dejdar, Jan Hrušínský, Miriam Kantorková, Veronika Žilková, Rudolf Hrušínský, Václav Knop

The film presents a series of episodes from the life of celebrated Czech poet Karel Hynek Mácha, set against a richly rendered historical backdrop. It offers an in‑depth portrait of his complex personality—his relationship with fellow writer Josef Kajetán Tyl, his consuming jealousy, profound solitude, and reverence for nature—highlighting the era’s particular details.