In a rare instance of literary adaptation, Chytilová was inspired by Franz Kafka’s writings. Mr. K stashes stolen jewelry away at home and seldom allows his wife to wear it. A nosy neighbour, Mr. B, drops in. A cat observes it all.
Miloš Kopecký
Mr. K
Libuše Havelková
Mrs. K
Jaromír Vomáčka
Mr. B
Věra Chytilová
Cat (voice)
Land Where My Fathers Died
Fishing with Sam
Lolo
Solstice d'un cœur brisé
mask dog
The Day of Rest
The Courtship of the Newt
An Evening Alone
How to Sub-Let
Opening Day