Pearls of the Deep (1966)

01/07/1966 (XC) • Comedy • 1h 47m

Overview

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.

Pearls of the Deep (1966)

01/07/1966 (XC) • 1h 47m

Comedy

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Pavla Maršálková

Mother (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Ferdinand Krůta

Father František (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Disabled Man (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Uncle (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Miroslav Nohýnek

Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Slávka Španková

Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Spectator (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Cyclist (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Miloš Čtrnáctý

Patient, Former Singer (segment "Podvodníci")

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Status

Released

Original Language

Czech

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

fairy tale

bride

anthology

avant-garde

railroad

based on short story

insurance agent

woman director

boasting

riff raff

gypsy girl

czech new wave

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