Scalpel, Please
7.3|1986|1h 54m| CS
Overview: A psychological drama exploring the notion of the doctor as a moral authority, who within the framework of their everyday work must face questions of life and death. The film is adapted from a novel by Valja Stýblová, in which the author draws upon her personal experiences as a former neurosurgeon. The protagonist of this drama is an ageing professor, based at a Prague neurological clinic, who is haunted by issues concerning his own principles and values, and also by the case of a young patient, Víťa, afflicted with an inoperable tumour.
Genres: Drama
Director: Jiří Svoboda
Votes: 7
Production Companies: 
Filmové studio Barrandov
