Scalpel, Please
Theoretical chance is not enough...
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.
Drama
7.3
7 reviewsRuntime: 114 min.
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Release Date: 1986-03-01
Director(s): Jiří Svoboda
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Languages: Czech
IMDB: tt0090028
