Charlatan
Born in the early 20th century, herbalist Jan Mikolasek became rich and famous after curing countless diseases with unorthodox means. A true emblem of Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer became even more appreciated during the Nazi occupation and the communist regime. Each regime appreciates his skill and protects him. But how much will it cost him to maintain his status in a new political change?
Betlémské svetlo
A well-known writer now aged 75 is aware of his increasing age and the risk that his literary style will grow worn. His everyday existence is enlivened by characters from his stories, who tend to enter reality in unexpected ways, at various stages of completeness and with all kinds of strange demands.
The Meaning and Mystery of Life
What is the meaning of life? What is love, humor, fear and death? Is it all just a dream? Who are we and where are we heading? Will we wake up, will we remember?
Reveillon
What was supposed to be a joyful celebration over the dissolution of Czechoslovakia turns chaotic when the Varchal family discovers that their father betrayed both country and family by working for the secret police. The family members turn against each other.
Insect
The Dung Beetle is late, the Parasite is asleep and Mrs Larva is more interested in her knitting than the director’s instructions. It’s clear: this amateur theatre company has a long way to go before they can perform their version of "The Insect Play", a famous satirical work from 1922 by the brothers Karel and Josef Čapek which features insects with decidedly human traits: greed, egocentrism, jealousy.
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Agnieszka Holland
Director
Petr Stach
as
Jan Budar
as
Clerk Mrazek
Joachim Paul Assböck
as
Fritz Kiesewetter
Jan Vlasák
as
Mikolásek's janitor
Jan Sverák
Director
Václav Kopta
as
Plesoun
Miroslav Táborský
as
První pohrebák
Jan Svankmajer
Director
Pavel Nový
as
Homeless man
Norbert Lichý
as
Kopriva / Parasite / Norbert Lichý
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