In 1970, director Karel Kachyòa, created a unique film which shows us a study of fear among the communist prominence in 50's. One of high ranked officials is paranoid as his immediate superior is said to be in a bad position and is going to be removed, or in Orwell's terms: vaporized. So the main hero is very nervous, and he's sure his house is full of wiretaps. The main part of the film describes the tension between the husbands, turning from love to hate and back... In the morning he's waiting for the secret police to arrest him, but instead he receives a phone he becomes the new boss of the whole department.
The story is very impressive - and due to the situation in early 70's (the country was occupied by Soviets in 1968) it wasn't shown to public until the communist regime broke down. Everyone who had something to do with this film had big troubles later and had to 'prove' his/her loyalty to the regime.
All in all, a film that is definitely worth seeing, probably the best psychological thriller in czech cinematography and a must for everyone interested in the inner functions of every totalitarian society.
The story is very impressive - and due to the situation in early 70's (the country was occupied by Soviets in 1968) it wasn't shown to public until the communist regime broke down. Everyone who had something to do with this film had big troubles later and had to 'prove' his/her loyalty to the regime.
All in all, a film that is definitely worth seeing, probably the best psychological thriller in czech cinematography and a must for everyone interested in the inner functions of every totalitarian society.