A manifesto of sorts for the Czech New Wave, this five-part anthology shows off the breadth of expression and the versatility of the movement’s directors. Based on stories by the legendary writer Bohumil Hrabal, the shorts range from the surreally chilling to the caustically observant to the casually romantic, but all have a cutting, wily view of the world.
Stills
13
Cast
Pavla Maršálková Mother (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Ferdinand Krůta Father František (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Alois Vachek Disabled Man (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Emil Iserle Uncle (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Miroslav Nohýnek Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Slávka Španková Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Bohumil Hrabal Spectator (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Jiří Menzel Cyclist (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara") Miloš Čtrnáctý Patient, Former Singer (segment "Podvodníci")
František Havel Patient, Former Journalist (segment "Podvodníci")
Josef Hejl Barber (segment "Podvodníci")
Jan Vašák Attendand (segment "Podvodníci")
Screenings in Brussels
No upcoming screenings.