---
title: "The Snowdrop Festival"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-snowdrop-festival-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 45039
imdb_id: "tt0086319"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 33
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Snowdrop Festival (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-snowdrop-festival-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Snowdrop Festival" (1984).
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Title: The Snowdrop Festival (Czech: Slavnosti sněženek).
Year: 1984.
Origin: Czechoslovak comedy film.
Director: Jiří Menzel.
Source Material: Based on the book by Bohumil Hrabal.
Author's Role: Bohumil Hrabal plays a cameo role.
Genre: Comedy and Drama.
Runtime: 1h 23m.
Setting: Small village of Kersko.
Plot/Subject: Episodic film about the inhabitants of Kersko, their hardships, joys (most prominently hunting), lives, hobbies, and relationships.
Style: Lyrical and humorous adaptation.
US Release Date: 11/14/1984.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): The Snowdrop Festival is a 1984 Czechoslovak

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jiří Menzel
- **Networks / Studios**: Filmové studio Barrandov

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rudolf Hrušínský** as *Jarin Franc*
- **Jaromír Hanzlík** as *Leli*
- **Josef Somr** as *kapitán VB Vyhnálek*
- **Petr Čepek** as *řezník*
- **Miloslav Štibich** as *Jelínek*
- **Petr Brukner** as *traktorista Janeček*
- **Rudolf Hrušínský** as *traktoristův pomocník*
- **Eugen Jegorov** as *drogista*
- **Bořík Procházka** as *Liman*
- **Jiří Schmitzer** as *hostinský Láďa Novák*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Snowdrop Festival online?
The Snowdrop Festival is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Snowdrop Festival worth watching?
The Snowdrop Festival holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 33 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Snowdrop Festival and when was it released?
The Snowdrop Festival is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Snowdrop Festival?
The Snowdrop Festival was directed by Jiří Menzel.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Snowdrop Festival — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45039)
- [The Snowdrop Festival - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Snowdrop_Festival)
- [The Snowdrop Festival (1984) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45039-slavnosti-snezenek/cast)
- [The Snowdrop Festival (1984) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-snowdrop-festivities/credits)

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