Valerie Kaplanová, an actor known for her work in cult cinema, appears in And Give My Love to the Swallows (1972) and Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch (1985). In And Give My Love to the Swallows, she brings a unique presence to the film's exploration of love and longing, while in Howling II, she embodies the wild energy of the horror genre's embrace of the supernatural. Kaplanová's performances contribute to the distinct flavor of these films, making her a notable figure in the realm of cult and exploitation cinema.
And Give My Love to the Swallows
The true story of Maruska Kuderikova, a young Moravian girl who joined the Czech Resistance during World War II and was arrested by the Nazis. Kuderikova chronicled her experience as a prisoner in her diary, which Jires transforms into an uplifting tale of sacrifice for the sake of a better future.