Many of the young workers at an aircraft factory near Prague are members of an aviation club. On the one hand, there is the responsible Franta, who is highly regarded by his colleagues due to his understanding nature. Opposite him is the talented aircraft designer Ruda, who is also an excellent pilot, but also hotheaded, undisciplined and condescending towards his colleagues. He starts flirting with the glass grinder Lída, although he knows that she is Franta's girl friend. A conflict is not long in coming. When Franta's glider crashes due to a suspected mistake by Ruda, Ruda is banned for a certain period of time. This is fatal, because both young men were actually supposed to represent Czechoslovakia at the upcoming international gliding championships in Poland.
Cinematography
Stunning glider footage over Bohemian landscapes.
Acting
Adamíra's smoldering arrogance steals every scene.
Director
Čeněk Duba
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during Czechoslovakia's hardline Stalinist period, this was one of few films allowed romantic conflict that wasn't immediately punished by ideology.
Director Čeněk Duba was actually a former glider pilot himself—those soaring shots? Authentic love letter to the sport.
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