The Last One Will Go to Hell
– A historical film that takes place on the eve of the thirty year war combines aspects of fairy-tales..
A historical film that takes place on the eve of the thirty year war combines aspects of fairy-tales with historical dramas, fencing with a child heroes who find themselves in great dangers. We are in the year 1611 and mercenaries that had previously invaded Czech lands now have to withdraw before the Hungarian king's army. In this chaos a magical bottle, that fulfills the owner one single wish, appears among some fugitives - however after the fulfillment it has to be sold for half it's price to a new owner. The director Ludvík Ráža has created an attractive and surprisingly cruel film aimed not only at young viewers.
Czech
Ludvík Ráza
Ludvík Ráza (screenplay), Ondrej Vogeltanz (screenplay), Ondrej Vogeltanz (story)
Michaela Kudlácková, Ivan Vyskocil, Bruno O'Ya, Ludek Munzar
The story is set in the early 17th century and revolves around a magic bottle, from which one drop can fulfill one wish. The current owner is obliged to sell it on, but for half the price. According to legend, whomever has the last drop will be consigned to Hell.