The Bells Toll for the Barefooted (1965)

A dramatic story from the end of WW II and a remarkable contemplation of the value of true friendship, meaning and purpose oflife or the possibility to be humane even in inhuma ne conditions. In a frosty mountain setting a cruel struggle for life takes place. After a fight, two partisans return to their brigade carrying along a young German soldier as a captive. But suddenly, amidst the hopelessness of barren mountains. all protagonists find themselves in a liminal existential situation.

Released

1965-09-04

Genres

Drama, War

Runtime

96 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Stanislav Barabáš, Ivan Bukovčan

TMDB rating

7.0/10 from 6 votes