Early Days

Early Days (1953) is a drama, history film directed by Václav Krška rated 6.5/10.

Early Days follows the early life of famous Czech writer Alois Jirásek. Jirásek had already developed his own view of the history of the Czech nation while he was at grammar school in Broumov. When he becomes the supply teach in Litomyšl, he has already written his first book and a number of poems. The local dignitaries await the arrival of the young writer in excited anticipation. Jirásek, however, is sickened by the empty patriotism from the depths of his soul and soon becomes disagreeable to the notables. The district sheriff tries to remove Jirásek from the school and drive him out of town. Unable to do this, the sheriff appoints a pro-Austrian headmaster who attempts to sabotage Jirásek. The students stand behind Jirásek , however, and discontent is not only felt in Litomyšl but throughout Bohemia.

Cast

Eduard Cupák

Alois Jirasek

Nataša Tanská

Marie

Karel Jelínek

Jaroslav Vojta

Alois' Father

Jarmila Kurandová

Alois' Mother

Milan Veit

Adolf

Radovan Lukavský

Prof. Hippler

Vladimír Salač

Jiří Dohnal

Zdeněk Štěpánek

František Šlégr

Eman Fiala