Review of Marketa Lazarová (1967) by Irvin C — 08 Dec 2013

I've read this being compared to "Game of Thrones". I can definitely see it. It's about a clan that runs afoul of their ruling king and all sorts of complications abound. The title character is the virgin daughter of a neighbor village whom the rebel clan kidnaps.

It takes a while to get into and it drags here and there but when it delivers, it really delivers and becomes a really exciting, compelling piece of work. This is my second film from director Frantisek Vlacil whose other film I've seen of his, "Valley of the Bees" also similarly juxtaposes and depicts religion, sexuality and savage violence.

I liked that film just a tad better but I think this one is excellent piece of work. It's nice to discover great filmmakers.