| Kolya [1997] | ![Kolya [1997]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517Z3QXB10L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Jan Sverak
Actors: Zdenek Sverak, Andrei Chalimon, Libuse Safrankova, Ondrej Vetchy, Stella Zazvorkova
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1560
Format: Closed-captioned, Pal
Languages: Czech (Original Language), Russian (Original Language), Slovak (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 101 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
EAN: 5024165739686
ASIN: B00004CWOP
Theatrical Release Date: January 24, 1997
Release Date: July 6, 1998
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: New - despatched first class delivery in the UK - same day despatch where possible - worldwide shipping available!
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Excellent June 22, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The film tells the story of a Czech musician who is forced to accept a five year old Russian boy after a marriage of convenience proves to be highly inconvenient. The film has a political backdrop but this runs discreetly parallel with the story, without being allowed to dominate. This is a very moving film. It's very much based on emotions, although it is never soppy. At no point was I bored and the only small incredulity was the speed with which the child learns to understand Czech. The acting is superb and the story simple but effective. I'd highly recommend it. If only Hollywood were capable of making films of this quality......
One of the best films I've had the pleasure to watch. September 19, 2001
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
From the point of view of a western European with just a smattering of knowledge about Czech Republic, I found the film a magnificent exploration into the relationship between a man and the step-son he didn't expect to inherit.The scenes set during the Russian occupation of Czechoslovakia reminded me how this small country was treated at the hands of 'Big Brother', and the scenes of the revolution (which contains actual historical footage) are treated both with reverence and a touch of humour. Kolja is a truly wonderful and wondrously poignant though extremely humourous film, which has the ability to make me laugh and to make me cry. Kolja is a MUST SEE. Vyborne pane Jan Sverak, vyborne pane Zdenek Sverak, a vyborne Andrei Chalimon... Dekuji patri vam. Gordon M Burns
Beautiful April 25, 2001
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is the best film I have seen in years, it is beautiful,amazing & touching. If you do not buy this you are missing out.
 Wonderful, but not the best ever March 14, 2000
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Kolja (Kolya - English Language Version) is a wonderful adventure into the Czech mindset. With a basic understanding of Czech culture you'll be richly rewarded for spending time with this film. The father and son team of actor and director are well known by those who have a love of this genre of Czech film and this is an outstanding example of the Sverak family's talents. My one criticism is the 'over-sentimentalisation' of the period. Life was hard in former Czechoslovakia just as it is hard today (2000) in the Czech Republic.
Very nice and movind March 10, 2000
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Kolya - is a wonderful post communist Czech film. Not only is it very nice and moving but is also valuable from historical point of view.
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