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Pearls of the Deep (1966)

6 | Jan 07, 1966 (XC) | Comedy | 01:47

A manifesto of sorts for the Czech New Wave, this five-part anthology shows off the breadth of expression and the versatility of the movement’s directors. Based on stories by the legendary writer Bohumil Hrabal, the shorts range from the surreally chilling to the caustically observant to the casually romantic, but all have a cutting, wily view of the world.

Featured Crew

Director, Screenplay
Director, Screenplay
Director, Screenplay
Director, Screenplay
Screenplay, Director
Camera Operator
Book, Screenplay
Original Music Composer
Executive Producer

Cast

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Pavla Maršálková
Mother (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
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Ferdinand Krůta
Father František (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
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Alois Vachek
Disabled Man (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
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Emil Iserle
Uncle (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
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Miroslav Nohýnek
Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
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Slávka Španková
Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
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Bohumil Hrabal
Spectator (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
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Jiří Menzel
Cyclist (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
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Miloš Čtrnáctý
Patient, Former Singer (segment "Podvodníci")
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František Havel
Patient, Former Journalist (segment "Podvodníci")