Funeral Ceremony (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1990, Funeral Ceremony is a drama film directed by Zdeněk Sirový, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Matylda (Jaroslava Ticha), who lives in the Czech countryside, is trying to arrange burial plans for her dying husband, Jan (Ludvik Kroner). While Matylda hopes to have a funeral for Jan in the small town where they once lived, there are complications. Years earlier, Jan spoke out against the Communist government and was consequently expelled from the town. When Matylda fails to convince a local politician to allow the ceremony, she uses her husband's funeral as a public show of dissent.
Who’s in it. Funeral Ceremony stars Jaroslava Tichá, Ľudovít Kroner as Jan Chladil, Josef Somr and Jana Vychodilová, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Funeral Ceremony has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Funeral Ceremony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Funeral Ceremony tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Funeral Ceremony (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Funeral Ceremony change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Funeral Ceremony worth watching?
- Funeral Ceremony holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Funeral Ceremony?
- Funeral Ceremony stars Jaroslava Tichá, Ľudovít Kroner, Josef Somr, Jana Vychodilová and Gustav Opočenský.
- When was Funeral Ceremony released?
- Funeral Ceremony was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.