Oil Lamps
1971, Czech. Directed by Juraj Herz.
In 1900, Stepha, the vivacious 30 year old daughter of a wealthy couple, agrees to marry her cousin Paul, who has accumulated large debts as an Austrian army officer. Paul refuses to work or to consummate the marriage, and then his health steadily declines.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 5 November 1971
- Original title
- Petrolejové lampy
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Juraj Herz, Lubor Dohnal, Václav Šašek
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What Oil Lamps is based on
Oil Lamps is adapted from a novel.
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Oil Lamps runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Oil Lamps parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Oil Lamps is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Oil Lamps on?
Oil Lamps isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 November 1971. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Oil Lamps?
If you liked Oil Lamps, try The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, Gigi & Nate, Wonderstruck.
Who directed Oil Lamps?
Oil Lamps (1971) was directed by Juraj Herz and stars Iva Janžurová, Petr Čepek, Marie Rosůlková.
What is Oil Lamps based on?
Oil Lamps is adapted from a novel.