Tmavomodrý svet (Original title)Dark Blue World (Alternative title)Tmavomodry svet (Help search title)
Dates: 2001 (Copyright), 10 May 2002 (Release)Countries: Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, ItalyDirector: Jan Sverák
Synopsis: The friendship between Lieutenant 'Franta' Slama and Karel Vojtisek - two Czech pilots fighting for the RAF during World War II - is tested when they both fall in love with the same English woman.
Genres: War, Drama
Subjects: World War II, Czech Air Force, Royal Air Force, Pilots, Love triangle, Friendships
Releases
Date: 17 May 2001Country: Czech RepublicRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 112 mins Length: 10111 FeetDialogue (original): Czech
Date: 10 May 2002Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital Surround EXAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 112 mins 21 secs - Length: 10111 FeetDialogue (original): Czech / Subtitles: EnglishDistributor: Columbia TriStar Films (UK)
Title: Between blue skies and paradise: the role of the English...Author: WOODS, Michelle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...language in Jan Sverák's Tmavomodry Svet/Dark Blue World (2001) and Vojtech Jasny's Návrat Ztraceného Ráje/Which Side Eden (1999)". Discusses the artistic, cultural and commerci- al reason for using both English/Czech in these films.
In: Film Review n626 January 2003 Page: 92
Title: Home entertainmentAuthor: WIGMORE, Gareth Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n5 May 2002 Page: 42
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WALTERS, Ben Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n11 16 Mar 2002 Page: 33
Title: FilmkritikenArticle type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Empire n156 June 2002 Page: 128
Title: [Empire - n156 June 2002: no known title]Author: HAYDEN, Michael Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1318 27 Jul 2001 Page: 24
Title: War drama teaches big guns a lesson.Author: FRANKLIN, Anna Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 4 Jun 2001 Page: 18
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v45th 2001 Page: 15, 40
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v45th 2001: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes UK distribution/international sales/production contacts.
In: Screen International n1267 14 Jul 2000 Page: 20
Title: LondonAuthor: TUTT, Louise Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On DARK BLUE WORLD wrapping.
In: Screen International n1253 7 Apr 2000 Page: 20
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n19 13 May 2000 Pages: 44-45
Title: Liebesdrama in Zeiten des LuftkampfsAuthor: HEIDSIEK, Birgit Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: German
In: The Hollywood Reporter 11 Apr 2000 Page: 35
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Dates: 2001 (Copyright), 10 May 2002 (Release)Countries: Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, ItalyDirector: Jan Sverák
Synopsis: The friendship between Lieutenant 'Franta' Slama and Karel Vojtisek - two Czech pilots fighting for the RAF during World War II - is tested when they both fall in love with the same English woman.
Genres: War, Drama
Subjects: World War II, Czech Air Force, Royal Air Force, Pilots, Love triangle, Friendships
Releases
Date: 17 May 2001Country: Czech RepublicRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 112 mins Length: 10111 FeetDialogue (original): Czech
Date: 10 May 2002Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital Surround EXAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 112 mins 21 secs - Length: 10111 FeetDialogue (original): Czech / Subtitles: EnglishDistributor: Columbia TriStar Films (UK)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(12)
In: Studies in European Cinema v1 n3 2004 Pages: 153-162Title: Between blue skies and paradise: the role of the English...Author: WOODS, Michelle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...language in Jan Sverák's Tmavomodry Svet/Dark Blue World (2001) and Vojtech Jasny's Návrat Ztraceného Ráje/Which Side Eden (1999)". Discusses the artistic, cultural and commerci- al reason for using both English/Czech in these films.
In: Film Review n626 January 2003 Page: 92
Title: Home entertainmentAuthor: WIGMORE, Gareth Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n5 May 2002 Page: 42
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WALTERS, Ben Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n11 16 Mar 2002 Page: 33
Title: FilmkritikenArticle type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Empire n156 June 2002 Page: 128
Title: [Empire - n156 June 2002: no known title]Author: HAYDEN, Michael Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1318 27 Jul 2001 Page: 24
Title: War drama teaches big guns a lesson.Author: FRANKLIN, Anna Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 4 Jun 2001 Page: 18
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v45th 2001 Page: 15, 40
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v45th 2001: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes UK distribution/international sales/production contacts.
In: Screen International n1267 14 Jul 2000 Page: 20
Title: LondonAuthor: TUTT, Louise Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On DARK BLUE WORLD wrapping.
In: Screen International n1253 7 Apr 2000 Page: 20
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n19 13 May 2000 Pages: 44-45
Title: Liebesdrama in Zeiten des LuftkampfsAuthor: HEIDSIEK, Birgit Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: German
In: The Hollywood Reporter 11 Apr 2000 Page: 35
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English