We discuss six films from the Winter of 1969: The Joke, The Cremator, The Milky Way, Le Grand Amour, plus two shorts by Wim Wenders and Federico Fellini.
Tag - Pearls of the Czech New Wave
David Blakeslee
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 31 – Pearls of the Czech New Wave [Part 1]
David and Trevor discuss Pearls of the Deep, Daisies and A Report on the Party and Guests in the first of a two-part series.
A Journey Through the Eclipse Series: Jaromil Jires’ The Joke
This adaptation of Milan Kundera's debut novel shows one man's futile quest for revenge for his persecution in a totalitarian state.
A Journey Through the Eclipse Series: Evald Schorm’s Return of the Prodigal Son
A subdued contemplation of the choices forced upon individuals by a society indifferent to their dissatisfaction with what it has to offer.
A Journey Through the Eclipse Series: Jan Nemec’s A Report on the Party and Guests
Fans of Kafka and Bunuel will enjoy this shrewd, surrealistic send-up of totalitarianism and conformity.
A Journey Through the Eclipse Series: Vera Chytilova’s Daisies
There will always be a special place in my heart for sassy, disruptive Czech girls.
A Journey through the Eclipse Series: Pearls of the Deep
An ideal sampler of the curious treasures waiting to be discovered in this new Eclipse Series set.