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Eastern European Movies Drama The Joke

The Joke

Žert

Country: Czechoslovakia
IMDB: 7.2Year: 1969Subs: cs
Country: Czechoslovakia
IMDB: 7.2Year: 1969
Subs: cs
The Joke or Žert is a 1969 Czechoslovak film by director Jaromil Jireš. It is considered one of the last films of the Czech New Wave movement.

Based on Milan Kundera’s novel of the same name, The Joke tells the story of Ludvík Jahn, a man expelled from the Czechoslovak Communist Party for an idle joke to his girlfriend, and the revenge he later seeks through adultery. The film was produced during the political liberalization of the 1968 Prague Spring and contains many scenes which satirize and criticize the country’s communist leadership. Amos Vogel wrote that the film was “possibly the most shattering indictment of totalitarianism to come out of a Communist country”.

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At Eastern European Movies, you're invited to immerse yourself in the captivating world of The Joke (Žert), a cinematic journey hailing from Czechoslovakia. Released in 1969, this film is a quintessential piece of Drama, deftly crafted by the renowned director Jaromil Jires, and brought to life through the compelling performances of a skilled cast, including Evald Schorm, Jana Dítetová, Josef Somr, Ludek Munzar and Vera Kresadlová.

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Exploring the nuances of Czechoslovakia's society and culture, The Joke offers a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a native speaker looking to revisit the classics of your homeland or a student of the language and culture seeking a deeper understanding, this film presents an opportunity to do so through the compelling medium of cinema.

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