The Idealist (1976)

The Idealist (1976)

1976-04-14 Yugoslavia 117 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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?

Cast

Radko Polič is Martin Kačur
Martin Kačur
Dare Ulaga is Ferjan
Stevo Žigon is Priest from Zapolje
Priest from Zapolje
Arnold Tovornik is Priest from Blatni Dol
Priest from Blatni Dol
Bert Sotlar is Mayor from Blatni Dol
Mayor from Blatni Dol
Janez Albreht is Grajžar
Janez Rohaček is Teacher from Zapolje
Teacher from Zapolje