Krakatit (1948)

Directed by Otakar Vávra · Cinematography by Václav Hanuš

97 min44 frames

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In early 20th century Czechoslovakia, a gravely ill chemist recalls his discovery of a powerful explosive and how it landed in the hands of anarchists.

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Krakatit (1948) movie still: closeup — A dim room where a person lies on their back in medical care. The subject is partially obscured by a metallic…Krakatit (1948) movie still: closeup — An interior space features two individuals in close proximity to one another. The woman looks toward the man…Krakatit (1948) movie still: wide — A steeply tiered auditorium features many rows of spectators sitting in uniform rows. A man stands at the front…Krakatit (1948) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room at night features a man lying on a bed. He glances toward the background as shadows fall…Krakatit (1948) movie still: medium — A dark, misty stone bridge at night lit by a single overhead lamp. A man in a coat leans against a bench while…Krakatit (1948) movie still: wide — A vast, empty concrete tarmac stretches toward a lit complex of industrial buildings. A lone man in a suit walks…Krakatit (1948) movie still: wide — A dark night landscape featuring a pair of figures seated on a stone ledge. The scene is framed by dark tree…Krakatit (1948) movie still: medium — A man stands in a minimalist room with curved architectural walls. He holds a small cylindrical tin canister…Krakatit (1948) movie still: medium — A dark night exterior features a man held behind heavy vertical metal bars. A guard in a military uniform and…Krakatit (1948) movie still: wide — A long, dirt path stretches into the distance, framed by rows of tall, dark trees. A single figure walks down…Krakatit (1948) movie still: medium — A dark outdoor setting featuring a stone bench surrounded by deep shadows and vegetation. A man and a woman…Krakatit (1948) movie still: fullbody — A dark cobblestone embankment beside a river features a silhouette of a man walking. A tall metal lamppost…Krakatit (1948) movie still: medium — A tiered lecture hall with many students seated in rows behind a central speaker. A man in a dark suit stands…Krakatit (1948) movie still: closeup — A man lies on a pillow in a dimly lit clinical setting. His head rests sideways as his eyes remain closed.Krakatit (1948) movie still: medium — An ornate, gilded mirror frame reflects the room behind a man in a tuxedo. He stands in the foreground,…Krakatit (1948) movie still: fullbody — A spartan 1940s medical room contains a central metal examination table and tiled flooring. A doctor and a…

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