Czech Glass

1940•12m

Documentary

A popular film about the skills of Czech glassmakers.

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Production

AVIS-Film

Language

CS

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Vladimír Šmeral

Vladimír Šmeral

Commentary (voice)

Oldřich Žák

Himself

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