dirigent Bohumil Petržílka
Талантливый инженер Данда пристрастен к алкоголю и не хочет заняться серьезным лечением. На его глазах трагически погиб из-за пьянства скрипач Машек, а знакомый Таупе, отравленный алкоголем, кончает жизнь в сумасшедшем доме. Эти два случая заставляют Данду задуматься над своим будущим, и он начинает лечиться, чтобы избавиться от своей страшной болезни и остаться полезным для общества.
Original Music Composer
Early Days follows the early life of famous Czech writer Alois Jirásek. Jirásek had already developed his own view of the history of the Czech nation while he was at grammar school in Broumov. When he becomes the supply teach in Litomyšl, he has already written his first book and a number of poems. The local dignitaries await the arrival of the young writer in excited anticipation. Jirásek, however, is sickened by the empty patriotism from the depths of his soul and soon becomes disagreeable to the notables. The district sheriff tries to remove Jirásek from the school and drive him out of town. Unable to do this, the sheriff appoints a pro-Austrian headmaster who attempts to sabotage Jirásek. The students stand behind Jirásek , however, and discontent is not only felt in Litomyšl but throughout Bohemia.
