Orbis Pictus (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, Orbis Pictus is a fantasy and drama film directed by Martin Šulík, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. In Slovakia, the sixteen year-old Terezka is discharged from her school with a letter to her mother. Along her surrealistic journey to find her mother, Terezka entwines reality and fantasy and meets a man that is hired to burn clothes; a woman buried on the ground; a young bride that is marrying the forty and something year-old widow of his brother to support her family as a tradition in their village; her younger brother that is intern in a special school; a decadent TV comedian and his wife; a powerful mobster in the kitchen of a restaurant; one lover of her mother in her former address; and finally her promiscuous mother that advises her to travel through the world.
Who’s in it. Orbis Pictus stars Dorota Nvotová as Terezka, Emília Vášáryová as Matka, František Kovár as Tomás and Marián Labuda as Emil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Orbis Pictus 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 Orbis Pictus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orbis Pictus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orbis Pictus (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Orbis Pictus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Orbis Pictus worth watching?
- Orbis Pictus holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orbis Pictus?
- Orbis Pictus stars Dorota Nvotová, Emília Vášáryová, František Kovár, Marián Labuda and Božidara Turzonovová.
- When was Orbis Pictus released?
- Orbis Pictus was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.