Martyrs of Love (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1967, Martyrs of Love is a comedy and romance film directed by Jan Němec, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. This three-part ballad, which often uses music to stand in for dialogue, remains the most perfect embodiment of Nemec’s vision of a film world independent of reality. Mounting a defense of timid, inhibited, clumsy, and unsuccessful individuals, the three protagonists are a complete antithesis of the industrious heroes of socialist aesthetics. Martyrs of Love cemented Nemec’s reputation as the kind of unrestrained nonconformist the Communist establishment considered the most dangerous to their ideology.
Who’s in it. Martyrs of Love stars Petr Kopřiva, Hana Kuberová, Josef Koníček and Marta Kubišová, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Martyrs of Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Martyrs of Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Martyrs of Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Martyrs of Love (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Martyrs of Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Martyrs of Love worth watching?
- Martyrs of Love holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Martyrs of Love?
- Martyrs of Love stars Petr Kopřiva, Hana Kuberová, Josef Koníček, Marta Kubišová and Karel Gott.
- When was Martyrs of Love released?
- Martyrs of Love was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.