The Joke (1969)

The Joke (1969) poster

In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.

Director: Jaromil Jireš
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Zdeněk Pololáník
Cinematography: Jan Čuřík
Editing: Josef Valušiak
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Food and Cooking Stories

Keywords

adultery, based on novel or book, politics, restaurant, postcard, revenge, memory, pickaxe, hard labor, communist party, voted out, expulsion

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jaromil Jireš
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Joke about?
In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.
Who directed The Joke?
The Joke was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
Who stars in The Joke?
The Joke stars Josef Somr, Jana Dítětová, Luděk Munzar, Jaroslava Obermaierová, Evald Schorm, Milan Svrčina.
How long is The Joke?
The Joke has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is The Joke?
The Joke is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was The Joke produced?
The Joke was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of The Joke?
The themes of The Joke include: Food and Cooking Stories.