The Idealist (1976)
Synopsis
The movie based upon the classical Slovene novel Martin Kačur, depicts the clash between the teacher Martin Kačur and his conservative environment. Due to his progressive ideas, he is transferred to a small town. The village environment is even more depressing than his former surroundings were, as the influence of both the secular and the Church authorities is even greater in the country. Even though Martin meets Tončka and the two of them get married, he gradually becomes a disillusioned and embittered man. In time, when society's strictures become somewhat milder, Martin is transferred to a more friendly environment, but all the injustices he has experienced have already bitten too deep. Unlike his wife, Martin finds it very difficult to accept changes. When his son dies, it seems as though he has lost all his elan and the will to live. Will he be able to go on bringing the light of knowledge to the ignorant masses, or will his ideals be buried forever like a man in a snowdrift?
Release Date: 1976-04-14
Runtime: 117 minutes
Director: Igor Pretnar
Top Cast
- Radko Polič as Martin Kačur
- Milena Zupančič as Tončka
- Dare Ulaga as Ferjan
- Stevo Žigon as Priest from Zapolje
- Arnold Tovornik as Priest from Blatni Dol
- Bert Sotlar as Mayor from Blatni Dol
- Janez Albreht as Grajžar
- Marjeta Gregorač as Minka
- Janez Bermez as
- Maks Bajc as
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